Staff Vacancies
Most of our staff hold an NVQ level 3 in Child Care and Education or hold or are currently studying for a degree in Early Years.
Our staff are required to work within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum framework, regulated by OFSTED and the nursery’s strict company policies and procedures.
Deputy Room Leader Vacancy
Full Time – Monday to Friday 8.15am to 5.30pm
(Qualified, minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
Annual Salary: £17,000k to £23,000k
Closing Date: Friday 31st May 2019.
We are a privately run day nursery rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and registered for children aged 10 months to 5 years, located in a residential area one mile from Oxford City Centre.
We are looking to appoint a passionate, enthusiastic, confident, committed and mature individual with excellent communication & organisational skills and a mature, ‘hands-on’ attitude to work tasks to join our caring and supportive nursery team.
Candidate Criteria
The successful candidate will be the located in either our 2-3 years room and will be expected to report directly to the Room Leader. However as a member of the team they will be expected to support the Nursery Management Team in the day to day running of the nursery to provide a high quality, caring and stimulating environment, where our children can learn and develop while having fun.
The successful candidate will have already established a career in childcare and is now looking to move on from their current role.
It is ESSENTIAL that candidates have the following qualities, skills and knowledge we are looking for:
• A minimum childcare qualification of NVQ level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children aged between 2-3 years.
• Committed to supporting the deliverance of quality; the ability to abide by the nursery’s policies and procedures including the Safeguarding of Children and Health & Safety at work.
• Previous experience working as part of team.
It is DESIRABLE but NOT ESSENTIAL that candidates have the following qualities, skills and knowledge we are looking for:
• GCSE’s (or equivalent) grade C (Level 4) or above in Maths and English.
• Previous experience leading a small team of staff.
Nursery Assistant (Apprentice)
Full Time – Monday to Friday 8.15am to 5.30pm
(Unqualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
Annual Salary: £10,750k to £18,000k
Closing Date: Friday 31st May 2019.
We are a privately run day nursery rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and registered for children aged 10 months to 5 years, located in a residential area one mile from Oxford City Centre.
We are looking to appoint a passionate, enthusiastic, confident, committed and mature individual with excellent communication & organisational skills and a mature, ‘hands-on’ attitude to work tasks to join our caring and supportive nursery team.
Candidate Criteria
The successful candidate will be the located in our 2-3 years room and will be expected to report to the Room Leader or their deputy. However as a member of the team they will be expected to support the Nursery Management Team in the day to day running of the nursery to provide a high quality, caring and stimulating environment, where our children can learn and develop while having fun.
The successful candidate may be wishing to start a career in childcare or have already established a career in childcare and are looking to move on and progress from their current role.
Financial support will be given to candidates to achieve a NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Children’s Care, Learning & Development.
It is ESSENTIAL that candidates have the following qualities, skills and knowledge we are looking for:
• Committed to supporting the deliverance of quality; the ability to abide by the nursery’s policies and procedures including the Safeguarding of Children and Health & Safety at work.
• Previous experience working as part of team either within a work or school situation.
• Hope to further their own personal career development; we positively support our nursery practitioners to improve their skills and knowledge through our company training & development program and further their position within the company.
It is DESIRABLE but NOT ESSENTIAL that candidates have the following qualities, skills and knowledge we are looking for:
• Previous experience working with children aged between 2 – 3 years.
• GCSE’s (or equivalent) grade C (Level 4) or above in Maths and English.
Staff Benefits
Staff benefits include:
• 33 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays and one week closure between Christmas and New Year).
• A full training & development program to help candidates to progress further in their career development.
• Hot lunches.
• Staff uniform.
• Working within a supportive and nurturing team environment.
As an independent nursery we aim and can offer a competitive salary package to the successful candidate that will reflect their experience, skills and qualifications.
To Apply
To apply for the position you will need to request an application pack. Please email Rebecca Warner, Company Director at info@littletroopers.co.uk stating your why you would like to work in childcare. The application pack includes the following documents related to the position:
• Job description
• Person Specification
To be considered for a first interview candidates must show their commitment to building a career in childcare in their personal statement (within the application pack).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check).
Closed bank holidays and Christmas week.