* New Year New Start
* DID YOU KNOW WE PAY UP TO £12.72 PER HOUR IF YOU ARE 21 or OVER!
If you hold a full and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification, and are an educator at heart, with a passion for teaching and developing little minds – our Childcare practitioner opportunity would be perfect for you.
If you DO NOT hold a full and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification, and are an educator at heart, with a passion for teaching and developing little minds – our Childcare assistant/practitioner opportunity would be perfect for you.
MYTHS V FACTS regarding childcare recruitment
Do you need to be qualified to work in a nursery? NO
(Did you know only 50% of the workforce need to be qualified?)
Having a childcare qualification is not essential for any potential candidate. You could start with us as an unqualified member of the team. We can enrol you on a level 2 or 3 and have you qualified in 9 months. YES 9 MONTHS
If you are still interested please read below
Kids in Bloom children's day nurseries and out of school clubs based in-
L32, 33 Kirkby, L34 Prescot and L14 Huyton
Kids in Bloom are also taking part in the “DO SOMETHING BIG” campaign. Please read below for further information (Knowsley settings only).
“A job in early years and childcare is unique and rewarding. You get to be part of a child’s early education and help to shape their future. No matter what the day brings, you’ll feel joy in seeing children grow, learn and flourish. Do Something Big to support making an impact on a child’s early education.”
“Successful eligible applicants will also be entitled to receive an incentive payment of £1000 (after deductions and will be received in the first pay packet after the individual has been working for the PVI for 12 weeks.). This is part of a Knowsley pilot commencing April 2024 and ending December 2024.”
“Definition of eligible staff:
· Applying for their first role in an early years provider to implement the early years foundation stage.
· Returning after a break of at least six months.
· Applying for a role which involves directly working with children for at least 70% of the time.”
“See Do something big - Early Years Careers for further information.”
Why Kids in Bloom?
We care for over 1000 children across Liverpool and Knowsley and have done for over 20 years. Across our portfolio of over 7 settings/nurseries, 100% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing. We offer competitive salaries and with great incentives like discounted childcare and extended holiday entitlements for long-serving staff.
What you’ll be doing
* Plan, create and implement engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
* Observing, tracking and reflecting on learning.
* Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.
* Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times.
* Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day-to-day basis.
What we can offer you
Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
* Up to £12.72 (21 years old +) per hour.
* Career development opportunities and progression across our network of nurseries.
* Amazing discounts, ranging from childcare, events, and days out!
* Quarterly Employee Appreciation/Welfare Weeks – with treats for all the team.
* Access to our extensive library of training and qualifications, to support your continuous development.
What we’re looking for
* Full and Relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification.
* Full and relevant teaching qualification to manage and teach in Preschool (additional rate of pay).
* We are also looking for unqualified candidates willing to retrain at a childcare qualification level 2/3.
* Previous experience working with children but not essential (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant or similar).
* Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
* Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents.
* Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults.
* Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship.
Pay: £12.00-£12.72 per hour.
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week.
Benefits:
* Canteen.
* Childcare.
* Company events.
* Company pension.
* Discounted or free food.
* Employee discount.
* Free parking.
* On-site parking.
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift.
* 8 hour shift.
* Monday to Friday.
* No weekends.
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (preferred).
* Childcare: 1 year (preferred).
Work Location: In person.
Reference ID: KIB
Expected start date: 03/02/2025.
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