Job Ref No. ECC370434-8S
Position Type: Early Years
Pay Range: £11.55 - £12.75
Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 01/09/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: TBC
"Practically perfect in every way." Mary Poppins
We need accomplished practitioners. Experienced, talented, passionate individuals to join our exceptional 'Jesters family'. Those who want to help Jesters perfect their vision of 'building futures for the next generation'...
Our Early Years Practitioner positions, working with children from 3 months - 4 years old are all year round, full or part time, permanent posts Monday - Friday, all year round.
You must hold at least a Level 3 or equivalent qualification or be qualifying within the next 6 months.
We are looking to expand our brilliant teams across our 4 settings in and around Chelmsford, as our dynamic business continues to evolve and thrive.
We admit; our expectations are sky high!
'Here at Jesters we strive to offer the very best service, to be an exemplar place of learning through play, the 'go to place' for exceptional childcare. Therefore we only recruit people who excite us, have passion and stamina.' Alison Doherty, Jesters Managing Director
For the lucky candidates however, the rewards match these expectations. We are an aspirational childcare service, 'building futures' not only for every child in our care, but for our dedicated employees too…
Whether you are RETURNING TO WORK following a break, or want to PROGRESS YOUR CAREER PATHWAY, Jesters will support you on your journey…
We offer a range of attractive incentives including:
1. Extra annual leave bonuses
2. Heavily discounted childcare
3. Warm, encouraging, fully supportive 'Jesters Family' environment
Job overview
The role of the Early Years Practitioner is to create a safe, fun and welcoming environment for all children and their parents or carers and to deliver the highest standards of welfare and education to all the children in Jesters care.
What do you have to achieve?
Assist and support the leadership/management team to deliver:
1. High standards of care and education.
2. Compliance of regulatory requirements with regards to Safeguarding, Health, Safety and Hygiene and Equalities.
"There's nowhere to go but up." Mary Poppins
Careers soar at Jesters - spread your wings today!
Pay: £11.55-£12.75 per hour dependant on experience and qualification
Information about the School
Our Vision – Building futures for the next generation
At our 4 established Early Years settings in Beaulieu, Bicknacre and Danbury, Jesters is here to help every baby and child flourish and reach their full potential through a holistic childcare service for 0-12 year olds. We are an exemplar place of learning- through play, fun, and unique experiences and ‘Ambitions’. Our Early Years Team enjoy variety and excitement in their teaching and learn from outstanding international pedagogy ensuring every day is fulfilling.
Our Hybrid Approach to childcare, education and playwork has been developed by our expert management core including qualified teachers, to encompass the very best practice from respected childcare methods across the world. It is fluid and innovative – supporting our vision.
As a Social Enterprise- Community Interest Company (CIC), Jesters puts children and families at the heart of our service, improving the quality of our local communities’ lives alongside running a healthy, sustainable business.
We are looking to expand our brilliant team across all settings as our dynamic business continues to evolve and thrive.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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