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Position: Early Years Practitioner
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join the friendly staff team at our outstanding Cambridge city centre nursery in September 2021. You will be qualified with at least a level 3 Diploma in Childcare or equivalent and have a good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We are looking to appoint an individual willing to work as part of a diverse team in order to provide a purposeful, stimulating environment that is rich in learning opportunities. A successful candidate will be enthusiastic, nurturing and be as equally committed and passionate as we are.
Start date: 2nd September 2021
Contract: 37 hours 20 minutes per week during term-time: three days per week from 8.40am-5.40pm and two days per week from 8.40am – 4.20pm (with a one hour unpaid lunch break). In addition, you will work on 17 days of our holiday playschemes from 8.40am – 5.40pm each day – see below for further details.
Holidays: We work primarily term time, plus 17 days of the school holidays (of which up to 7 days can be taken as additional holiday during term time and at least 10 days are paid as additional salary). In a typical year you can expect around 50 days of paid holiday to be taken largely during school holidays. The nursery is completely closed for two weeks at Christmas, around a week at Easter and for the second half of August.
Salary: Between £9.50 and £11.00 per hour (£18,441 and £21,353) depending on experience and qualifications. In addition, 10-17 days of additional pay for working on the holiday playschemes as explained above.
Pension: Employer contributions of 5% of gross salary, rising to 6% after 5 years’ service, 7% after 10 years
Why work for ACE Nursery School
∙ Highly competitive salary
∙ Paid CPD training and personal development opportunities ∙ Annual bonus and well being initiatives
∙ Working alongside a highly dedicated team
∙ A designated mentor to support you in your role
Staff feedback
∙ “Learnt craft from the best”
∙ “Children at the heart of everything”
∙ “Pride in our achievements”
∙ “High expectations”
Here’s what OFSTED have to say
“Children at ACE Nursery School make excellent all round progress in their learning and development. Skilful and highly dedicated, enthusiastic staff work as an effective team to provide a balanced range of stimulating and imaginative activities and experiences”
Closing date: Wednesday 26th May at 12 noon with interviews to be held in week commencing 7th June.
Recruitment process: Two interviews, suitable DBS check, proof of right to work in the UK and two references including your most recent employer.
To apply: For further information or to obtain an application pack, please contact Lisa Tuohy (Headteacher) at: ace_nursery@tiscali.co.uk or 01223 357181. A full job description and job specification will be provided on application.
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join the friendly staff team at our outstanding Cambridge city centre nursery in September 2021. You will be qualified with at least a level 3 Diploma in Childcare or equivalent and have a good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We are looking to appoint an individual willing to work as part of a diverse team in order to provide a purposeful, stimulating environment that is rich in learning opportunities. A successful candidate will be enthusiastic, nurturing and be as equally committed and passionate as we are.
Start date: 2nd September 2021
Contract: 37 hours 20 minutes per week during term-time: three days per week from 8.40am-5.40pm and two days per week from 8.40am – 4.20pm (with a one hour unpaid lunch break). In addition, you will work on 17 days of our holiday playschemes from 8.40am – 5.40pm each day – see below for further details.
Holidays: We work primarily term time, plus 17 days of the school holidays (of which up to 7 days can be taken as additional holiday during term time and at least 10 days are paid as additional salary). In a typical year you can expect around 50 days of paid holiday to be taken largely during school holidays. The nursery is completely closed for two weeks at Christmas, around a week at Easter and for the second half of August.
Salary: Between £9.50 and £11.00 per hour (£18,441 and £21,353) depending on experience and qualifications. In addition, 10-17 days of additional pay for working on the holiday playschemes as explained above.
Pension: Employer contributions of 5% of gross salary, rising to 6% after 5 years’ service, 7% after 10 years
Why work for ACE Nursery School
∙ Highly competitive salary
∙ Paid CPD training and personal development opportunities ∙ Annual bonus and well being initiatives
∙ Working alongside a highly dedicated team
∙ A designated mentor to support you in your role
Staff feedback
∙ “Learnt craft from the best”
∙ “Children at the heart of everything”
∙ “Pride in our achievements”
∙ “High expectations”
Here’s what OFSTED have to say
“Children at ACE Nursery School make excellent all round progress in their learning and development. Skilful and highly dedicated, enthusiastic staff work as an effective team to provide a balanced range of stimulating and imaginative activities and experiences”
Closing date: Wednesday 26th May at 12 noon with interviews to be held in week commencing 7th June.
Recruitment process: Two interviews, suitable DBS check, proof of right to work in the UK and two references including your most recent employer.
To apply: For further information or to obtain an application pack, please contact Lisa Tuohy (Headteacher) at: ace_nursery@tiscali.co.uk or 01223 357181. A full job description and job specification will be provided on application.
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