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Pre-school and childcare workers

A list of current vacancies available within Peterborough. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Nursery practitioner

Paston and Gunthorpe Pre-School, c/o Gunthorpe Primary School, The Pentlands, Hallfields Lane, Gunthorpe, Peterborough, PE4 7YP.

Paston and Gunthorpe Pre-school is looking for either a level 2 or level 3 Practitioner to work in a small and friendly pre-school on a temporary contract to cover maternity leave. It will be for 15 hours a week with possible extra hours. Applicants need to have had experience of working as a key person.

This position is to start in September 2012 to July 2013. In line with the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board Guidelines the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Check (CRB).

To apply for this position please contact Sharon Cliffe on 07770 796552

Closing date 1 June 2012.

Nursery practitioner

Little Tigers Day Nursery, Brigstock Court, Ravensthorpe, Peterborough, PE3 7NB.

We are looking for a nursery practitioner. We require a dedicated, motivated and professional person qualified to a minimum of level 2 in childcare to work with us in a friendly and fun environment. We put children first in all that we do and we expect you to feel the same. We offer a generous salary, holiday entitlement, full training and induction, uniform, and above all the chance to join us in offering quality care and opportunities for children aged 2 weeks to 12 years.

The vacancy is expected to be our pre school room and it is essential that applicants are competent in their ability to write reports for schools, outside agencies and parents. Again full training will be given in these areas. You must be a team player, able to work independently on projects and activities, be creative, possess excellent timekeeping skills, and be happy to join us in providing care and future opportunities for up to 22 challenging, enthusiastic and individual children. Knowledge of additional needs, communication systems, and EAL children would be a benefit but is not essential however a passion for childcare, a solid understanding of the EYFS and the self motivation to develop your knowledge is essential.

If you feel you are the right person for the position please apply to Claire Habbin littletigers@littletigersnursery.co.uk or telephone on 01733 330630.

Nursery Nurse

Alpha Kindergarten School, 24 Wainman Road, Shrewsbury Avenue, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, PE2 7BU.

We are looking for the right person to join our professional and friendly team as a full time permanent Nursery Nurse NNEB / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. 

You will already have the appropriate qualifications and ideally appropriate practice experience.

If you are newly qualified but have yet to fully develop your practice, have the right enthusiasm and dedication for the role then we would still like to hear from you. 

You should be conversant with the Early Years Foundation Stage and be able to demonstrate your knowledge. 

Hours are 41.25 per week on morning and late shifts because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken and references.  

Please contact Marie on 01733 390969.

Applications required by 28 May 2012

Pre-School Assistant

Southfields Nursery, c/o Southfields Primary School, Southfields Avenue, Stanground, Peterborough, PE2 8PU.

Southfields Nursery has a vacancy for a preschool assistant, term time only.

We are looking for an individual with:

  • Level 2/3 early years qualification
  • Experience of working with young children
  • Commitment to supporting the needs of individual children
  • Flexible approach to working hours

We are a small homely setting, based on a school site.

For an application form please contact: Southfields Nursery, c/o Southfields Primary School, Southfields Estate, Stanground, Peterborough PE2 8PU, 01733 566710 or southfieldsnursery@gmail.com.

Closing date for applications is Friday 18 May 2012.

Please note we are committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare and an enhanced criminal records bureau check is required for this role.

Key Person

St John’s (Orton) Pre-School, Riseholme, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5SP.

Temporary Key Person position - to start as soon as possible and to finish Easter 2013.

Orton St John's pre-school has a position for a Level 3 qualified person who can work Term time only.

The position is Part-time to work 8:30am-12:15pm daily the person should have an understanding of the EYFS and will be a key person to a group of children aged from 2-5 years old.

If you are interested in this position then please contact Mrs Rooney for an application form on 01733 230194.

Closing date for applications 24 May 2012

Full and Part Time Nursery Practitioners

Little Stars Day Nursery, 124-128 Dogsthorpe Road, Peterborough, PE1 3AL

Little Stars Day Nursery is one of Peterborough’s leading childcare providers. We are looking to recruit full and part time nursery practitioners to join our busy and very successful team. All applicants must hold a level 3 or above childcare qualification.

For more information and to request an application form please contact Debbie on: (01733) 312612.