Find out more about Ipswich School's Outstanding Day Nursery -
Full time, permanent, required as soon as possible.
As confirmed by Ofsted, we offer Outstanding childcare provision in all areas.
The Ofsted inspector visited us at the end of September 2022, and said: “Children thrive at this exceptionally welcoming and nurturing ‘home-from-home’ provision.”
We currently have a vacancy for a full time qualified nursery practitioner to join our outstanding team of professional staff in our caring, supportive setting.
We work in partnership with families to ensure each child feels safe, secure and has plenty of opportunities to discover new adventures, learn, grow, and thrive.
Situated close to Ipswich School, near Christchurch Park, The Lodge is easily accessible in the heart of Ipswich. Our attractive buildings offer bright, spacious rooms, a large garden and outdoor environment.
We have four age ranges: Discoverers, Explorers, Adventurers and Pre-School and children move on to the next stage at the appropriate time, but when they are ready. Our specially designed rooms provide the perfect environment for each age range and children always have regular access to our spacious garden and outdoor areas. Our Pre-School room has a full-time qualified teacher during term-time.
The Nursery opens all year round (apart from Christmas week and a week in August) from 7.30am until 6.00pm.
THE ROLE OF NURSERY ASSISTANT
As a member of our nursery team, you will help us to deliver the EYFS curriculum, which ensures a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children attending the nursery.
You will work closely with other staff to provide a stimulating, safe and caring learning environment appropriate to the needs of the children in our care.
WORKING AT THE LODGE DAY NURSERY
You will join a friendly and supportive team. We offer plenty of opportunities for further professional development, working in a high achieving school in a fantastic area, with excellent facilities for both children and staff.
What you need to know:
We currently have a full-time role available for a qualified person in our nursery team. You will work for 37.5 hours each week, on Mondays – Fridays throughout the year on a rota to make sure we maintain our staffing ratios during the nursery opening hours.
Your starting salary will be between £22,776 and £24,395 per annum and will depend on your skills, qualifications and experience.
All our appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of 6-month probationary period.
You will have 28 days’ paid holiday each year (including bank holidays) and a further 5 days as paid time off when the nursery is closed in August (one day) and at Christmas (4 days). Giving a total of 33 days’ paid time off each year.
We should let you know that holiday (usually 4 days) must be taken during the week each year when the nursery is closed in August, and we will let you know the dates well in advance each year.
You will be entitled to join our defined contribution pension scheme for support staff (the employer contribution rate is an attractive 10% of your gross pay), and you will receive three times your salary as death in service life cover.
You will be able to use the School’s swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge and you will have a free freshly prepared lunch each day in School (when the school is in session). We also have (limited) free parking available for staff.
We have a review and development scheme for staff, to assist in your professional development, and we have a fantastic track record of supporting our nursery staff in training and development activities and gaining further qualifications.
CLOSING DATE AND INTERVIEW ARRANGEMENTS
Please advise us of any special requirements you may have if you are called for interview. If your special requirements mean that you need to submit this application in a different format please contact us.
Please read and download a full and application form below. Completed application forms should be returned by noon on 13 November 2024 to:
Jem Cranfield, Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 3SG. Please mark the envelope Private and Confidential. You can also email your application to hr@ipswich.school if you prefer.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised as soon as possible after the closing date. If we have not been in touch with you by 30 November 2024 then we regret that your application will have been unsuccessful, but we would like to thank you for your interest.
PLEASE NOTE
* Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School policy on the recruitment of ex offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.
* Ipswich School’s employees are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for, or come into contact with. The post holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Children Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out his/her duties, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School he/she must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (the Senior Pastoral Deputy for Senior School pupils, the Prep Deputy Head for Prep pupils, and The Manager for The Lodge Day Nursery).
* Ipswich School’s employees are expected to attend training in safeguarding children as directed.
* Applicants are advised that in the interests of the health and safety of all its pupils and employees, Ipswich School operates a No Smoking Policy and employees are expected to comply with the statutory restriction on smoking in public places.