recruiting now
Would you like to join our team?
We are looking for a qualified key worker.
The role is a permanent position to begin in the summer term ideally, though we do appreciate some people are likely to be committed in their current role until the end of the summer term and so we’re happy to employ the right candidate from the start of the Autumn term. We hope to employ a Level 3 or equivalent qualification (or above).
Our opening hours are 9-3 Monday to Friday term time only. The role requires staff to be in for 8:15 finishing at 3:30 and must attend 4 training days and 3 two hour twilight sessions a year.
Contracted hours are Monday to Thursday 8:15 - 3:30 and every other Friday 8:15-3:15.
The rate of pay is £12.50 per hour and paid pro rata.
Staff can expect to be outside in all weathers. We are a pack away setting but the nature of how we run means we are outdoors every day with little set-up across the setting. You don’t need to have worked in an outdoor setting before, but you need to enjoy being outside in nature!
The job requires the right person…
to teach to a high standard with the ability to write effective paperwork, plan and develop next steps
to be supportive and care for the children with an holistic approach
to be able to make strong, safe relationships with the children and their families and have an excellent degree of professionalism
to be a team player and work well in a group
to have a flexible approach and a willingness to learn new skills
to hold high expectations for children’s development and learning and understand the benefits of being outside and learning through nature
to have the ability to inspire our children with awe and wonder of the world around them
to understand and support the importance of developing children’s independence
to uphold our embedded culture of child protection and safeguarding within our setting
to be able to have fun and enjoy working outdoors and with our children
Our preschool offers a very supportive environment for all our staff with 2 optional termly sessions with our counsellor Annette, regular morning briefings, support with paperwork and additional on the job training as well as opportunities to further your professional development. We supply a uniform, and guidance on other useful bits of clothing to buy, we have a company pension scheme and hold regular staff gatherings most of which are financially supported by the management. There is a wellbeing box for staff as well as a free outdoor coffee mug and monthly star of the week award. We also have baked potato Monday offering a free hot lunch to start your week. Supervisions are held every term.
The role requires staff to have a clear enhanced DBS, Paediatric First Aid, Prevent and Safeguarding training as well as Food Hygiene level 2, (all of which can be completed/renewed with us).
If this is a role that you are interested in being considered for, please click to complete our Application Form. A member of the admin team will get back to you as soon as possible to invite you in for a visit.
