Early Years Practitioners (2 part-time positions – 27.5 hours each per week), Litherland, Merseyside, £18,249 pro-rata; £10 per hour
We have exciting opportunities for two part-time Early Years Practitioners to work in our footprints@hattonhill nursery in Litherland, Merseyside! The nursery has recently gained a ‘good’ grade with Ofsted in all areas (September 2022 – report here), Inspectors commented that “children benefit from a highly successful transition programme when they join this nursery… children are confident and self-assured”, “children engage fully with the exciting activities on offer in this well-resourced nursery”, “partnerships with parents is a particular strength of this nursery”.
This is therefore a great opportunity for two experienced, hard-working Early Years Practitioners to work in the nursery with children aged 0-5.
You will provide the highest level of care and education for children attending the nursery. You will ideally hold a level 3 qualification in Childcare, Education and Learning. However, we will also consider candidates who hold their level 2 qualification and have very good experience working in a busy nursery. More details about the nursery can be found here
You will help with ensuring the requirements of Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage are met and have experience working in a busy early years childcare setting.
The successful applicants will meet the person specification. An enhanced DBS will be undertaken. The positions will be during the hours of 7.45am and 6pm, all year round. The patterns of the two positions are currently envisioned to on a weekly rotation of 8am to 1pm and 12pm to 6pm between the two roles. However more hours may be available, and we will need flexibility to meet the needs of the nursery. The role is paid at £10 per hour.
There are a number of benefits for the successful candidate as an employee of First Steps Enterprise Limited, including:
- Highly competitive salary
- Generous holiday scheme
- Discounted childcare at our nurseries
- Ongoing professional development, training and promotion opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Uniform provided
The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families and expects all staff to share this commitment.
First Steps Enterprise Limited is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
We VERY strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification when completing your application, which is via our online or downloadable form below. Choose ‘Early Years/Nursery Practitioner’ from the drop-down menu when completing the form for the position applied for. Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during early to mid-October 2022. No agencies, please.
If you are not working, you may be able to access assistance via our Directions programme, the staff of whom are completely separate from the recruitment and selection team.
Closing date: Please apply as soon as possible.