Childcare Practitioner

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool are looking to employ a permanent Childcare Practitoner who is friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This post will require you to work in our Preschool Classroom which caters for children from the ages of 9months to 3 years old and will commence as soon as possible. 
 
PCD3 £23,151 per annum pro rota, ( this includes the living wage supplement – hourly rate of £12.00) Full Year Position. 25hrs per week, overtime will be available, however we will consider applications for part-time hours 16+. 

Cumberland Recruitment Incentive Pilot :
 
This job is advertised under the Cumberland Recruitment Incentive pilot, new recruits will receive a £1,000 bonus shortly after they start their first role in childcare, or if they return to a childcare role after a gap of at least six months. 

The suitable candidate must have:
•    NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (or working towards Level 2) 
•    GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
The successful candidate must also be able to:
•    Work constructively as part of a team
•    Liaise effectively with staff and parents
•    Promote inclusion of all pupils within the Early Years classrooms
•    Show initiative and hold high expectations for pupils
•    Display a professional attitude at all times and desire to continue their professional development
•    Demonstrate their experience of working in the Early Years Foundation Stage
•    Have excellent communication skills
Frizingtion Nursery School & Preschool can offer:
•    A vibrant and welcoming environment with enthusiastic children who love to learn
•    Commitment to professional development
•    Hard working, welcoming and dedicated team of Staff and Governors

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safeguarding Policy 

Application packs are available on request from the Schools Business Manager, Lucy Dawson by emailing ldawson@frizington-nur.cumbria.sch.uk 

Candidates are welcome and are actively encouraged to make a visit to the school by 
making an appointment with the Headteacher on 01946 810846. 

Closing date for applications will be Tuesday 1st October 2024 12.00pm 
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 12.30pm
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 8th October 2024 from 9.00am