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Little Faces Childcare is a family run Day Nursery located in the beautiful grounds of Pontlands Park in Gt Baddow, Chelmsford (CM2 8HR).
We are supportive, rewarding and inclusive, and our goal is to provide high quality childcare where children love to play and play to learn!
Our work environment includes:
On-the-job training
Wellness programmes
Company perks
Growth opportunities
Air conditioned rooms
Enhanced Holidays
Job description
*** WE WANT YOU ***
Are you seeking a promotion or change of setting? If yes, then we want to hear from you!
This role is for a qualified early years practitioner.
Do you have a level 2/3 (or higher) early years qualification?
Are you an experienced, enthusiastic, happy, reliable, hard working and fun loving practitioner?
If so...
We could be offering you a role in our Award-winning, fun and friendly setting!
You could be working with a highly qualified, enthusiastic and experienced team who have a passion for delivering high-quality childcare!
You will be given the opportunity to develop your childcare skill set, with training and courses.
Full & Part time positions available(24- 40hrs per week) all year round position - working across 3-5 days, between our opening hours of 7.30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday.
You will be valued and supported and become part of the Little Faces Family.
All we ask from you is that YOU...
Have a passion about working with children.
Have a big heart and long arms to give lots of cuddles.
Are enthusiastic and always wear a smile on your face.
Are reliable, honest and hard working.
Love to work as part of a team but at the same time are able to use your own initiative.
Can communicate fluently in English (verbally and written).
Have a sound knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted Statutory Framework, Safeguarding, Prevent duty & British Values.
Be able to effectively plan and record children's baselines, development and next steps (we use anonline learning journal).
Have a clear enhanced DBS (this can be arranged if you are not on the update service)
Have Paediatric First Aid desirable (but this can be arranged).
If you meet the above criteria then we want to hear from you!
Benefits of joining our award winning Little Faces Family:
Staff are valued and supported
Continuous CPD Training provided
Free onsite parking
Beautiful location and environment
Opportunities for career progression
Paid overtime or TOIL
Staff room with refreshments provided (regular treats provided, so dieting can be problematic, lol)
Christmas Closure
Enhanced holiday entitlement based on length of service
Birthday Off
Work remotely
No
Job Types: Full-time, Park Time, Permanent
Pay: According to qualification and experience
Expected hours: 24- 40 per week
Benefits:
Additional leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Schedule:
8 hours shifts,across 3or 5 days
Monday to Friday during our opening hours of 7.30am - 6pm
School type:
Day nursery
Application question(s):
Do you have a Level 3 childcare qualification?
How will you commute to the setting? Walk, car, bus, cycle, train, motorcycle, other?
Information about the School
We are located in the beautiful, tranquil surroundings of Pontlands Park (Hotel & Spa) in Gt. Baddow, Chelmsford.
We offer full day care to children aged 0-5 years.
Our Opening hours are 7.30am - 6pm.
We close between Christmas and New Year.