We are looking to appoint two qualified and experienced Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly and caring team at Golden Owls Day Nursery.
Vacancy: Nursery Practitioner (full and relevant Level 3 qualified)
Contract: Permanent
Grade: SWAN Grade PS5 (full-time equivalent £26,101 to £28,096)
Actual Pro-rata Salary: See below
Start date: As soon as possible
We have two Nursery Practitioner vacancies. Please indicate on your application form which hours/working pattern you are applying for:
Vacancy 1
Hours: 28.75 hours a week over 52 working weeks
Working pattern: Monday to Friday 7:15am until 1:15pm
Actual Pro-rata Salary: £20,844 to £22,437 per annum (depending on experience)
Vacancy 2
Hours: 36.5 hours a week over 52 working weeks
Working pattern: Tuesday 12:00 noon until 6:45pm, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 7:15am until 6:45pm
Actual Pro-rata Salary: £26,463 to £28,486 per annum (depending on experience)
Golden Owls Day Nursery is situated within the grounds of Goldsworth Primary School. We are a well-established, oversubscribed nursery providing full day care 50 weeks of the year. We are open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm and are registered to look after 28 children aged between 2-4 years old.
We are looking to appoint a Nursery Practitioner to join our experienced friendly team. You will work as a member of the nursery team to ensure that all children who attend our nursery receive high quality care, are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs. Please read the job description and person specification for more details on the role.
We are looking for someone who has:
- A minimum Level 3 full and relevant childcare qualification
- A commitment to ensuring that all our children can be the best they can be
- A passion and enthusiasm to work with children
- A positive, patient, and nurturing approach towards children
- Confidence and is able to work one to one and deal with challenging situations
- A positive attitude and approachable manner
- A desire and ability to contribute fully to nursery life
- High expectations of self and others
- The ability to work flexibly as part of as team
- The capability to develop effective relationships with children colleagues and parents
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
What we offer:
- A friendly, experienced team of staff committed to supporting you
- A well-resourced nursery
- Children who are eager to learn and play
- Supportive parents and governors
- Opportunities for training and career development across the trust
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Please visit our website to learn more about our nursery.
Application closing date: Midday, Friday 26th April 2024
An early application is recommended as candidates will be assessed and shortlisted as their application is received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Interviews: Likely to take place week commencing 29th April 2024
Goldsworth Primary School is part of The Swan Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.
All schools within The SWAN Trust warmly welcome children, families, governors, and staff from diverse backgrounds within the Woking community. The schools within The Trust aim to ensure that every child feels safe and happy in school creating a culture where they can grow and develop.
Goldsworth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted applicants will be required to supply details of any unspent convictions and conditional cautions and any spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If you are appointed, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
All schools within The SWAN Trust welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.