Vacancies Available

Apprenticeship

(Level 3 to 6 available)

Would you like to be part of an expanding nursery team within a community environment? Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual who believes in providing high quality care and education for all? Would you like opportunities to develop with full support? Then this is the nursery for you.

We currently have availability for the right applicant to study for their level 3 to 6 qualification in Early Years who has a passion and commitment in supporting children aged 6 months - 4 years at our Spixworth Setting.

Position available: All Year Round.

The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm to develop a strong knowledge of the EYFS with the expectation to take on key person responsibilities in the future and take on an active role in the planning and implementation of activities.

As a nursery, we are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this position is subject to Clearing an enhanced DBS check and receipt of suitable references.

If you do not receive a response within 7 working days of your application, please see this as an unsuccessful application.

Education: GCSE's or Equivalent.

Hourly Rate: £8.50 per hour

Job Description and Person Specification

Early Years Educator

(Level 2 to 6 available)

We currently have availability for the right applicant with a level 2 - level 6 qualification in Early Years who has a passion and commitment to supporting children aged 6 months - 4 years at our Spixworth Nursery.

Positions Available: All Year Round.

The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm and a strong knowledge of the EYFS with the expectation to take on key person responsibilities and take on an active role in the planning and implementation of activities.

Appointment to this position is subject to Clearing an enhanced DBS check and receipt of suitable references.

If you do not receive a response within 7 working days of your application, please see this as an unsuccessful application.

Education: Level 3 - Level 6 qualification.

Hourly Rate: to be discussed dependent on experience and qualifications

Job Description and Person Specification

Come work with us!

Personal Information

First name

Last name

Phone

Address

Position you are applying for:

Safeguarding

Do you have an Enhanced DBS certificate?

If yes, what is your certificate number?

What date was it issued?

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Are you currently subscribed to the update service?

Have you ever received a caution or conviction as set out in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975?

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Do you have any cautions or convictions which are not yet spent (i.e. unspent) under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 that you wish to disclose?

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All job opportunities at Stepping Stones Day Nursery are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (under the Exemptions Order) due to the nature of our business.

Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Update Service sign up.

Short listed candidate/s will be asked about relevant criminal records as part of pre-recruitment checks. If a relevant criminal record is disclosed, we will ensure an open and fair discussion takes place before making a final offer. Failure to disclose information that is then later revealed on a DBS check (criminal record check) could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. After receiving the DBS check, we will discuss any matters revealed that have not been previously addressed, before reconsidering the conditional offer of employment.

Employment History

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Please start with your most recent employment and work backwards

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Are you related to or do you have any close relationships with anyone working at or attending Stepping Stones Day Nursery?

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Educational Qualifications, Training History and any other relevant courses

Do you hold a full and relevant Early Years Level 3 qualification (or above)?

Please provide the full title of your qualification:

Please provide your qualification history, including GCSE's and any other educational qualifications:

Please provide information relating to any additional courses that you feel may be relevant to the role you are applying for:

References

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Additional Information

Would you be willing to work any additional hours on top of your contracted hours if required?

Do you have any holidays booked?

After reading the information regarding the job description and person specification, please tell us why you think you are well suited to this role:

If you are selected for an interview, are there any special arrangements that would need to be made to assist your attendance?

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Please provide some days and times of the week that you would be available for an interview if you were selected

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