CARBON FOOTPRINTS NURSERY
JOB VACANCY: CHILD DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
SALARY: £17,290 (NLW)
PERMANENT CONTRACT
35 HOURS PER WEEK
(Varied between the hours of Monday/Friday 7.30am – 7.30pm)
An opportunity has arisen for 2 experienced Early Years professionals; Child Development Officer, to join the team within a well-established nursery with a proven track record of achieving high quality early learning and childcare.
The post holder will support the aims and objectives of the service and assist the management team in the organisation of a high quality establishment providing excellent standards of childcare and education.
The main duties of the post are:
- To promote the high standards of the service at all times to parents, staff and visitors.
- To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.
- Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
- To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
- To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.
The post holder will:
- Hold a relevant early years and childcare qualification at Level 3 (such as SVQ Level 3 in Childcare, HNC in Childcare and Education, or equivalent qualification).
- Have a minimum of 2 years Childcare experience
- Be required to register with the SSSC, and will also be subject to the safe recruitment checks, including the PVG scheme, prior to the commencement of the post.
- Have proven organisational and good communication skills
- Have knowledge and understanding of Pre-Birth to Three and Curriculum for Excellence
In addition, the post holder is required to be flexible and creative, with a strong commitment to providing first class childcare. All staff are expected to demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding children and young people within their work.
The Association offers an attractive benefits package. To apply for this position, please go to the vacancies section of our Website by clicking the link below.
PLEASE NOTE THAT CVs WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Please contact 0 1 4 1 5 5 1 8 1 3 1, if you require further information.
The closing date for applications is 12noon on Friday, 23 April 2021.
Please return all completed application forms to d.ward@ milnbank. org. uk.
The Association aims to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer.
For more information or to apply: Vacancies (milnbank.org.uk)
