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WORK WITH US

If you are passionate about working with children and aspire to work in a forward thinking and educationally led childcare setting then we would like to hear from you.

We offer opportunities across all three of our nursery settings right from apprenticeships and voluntary placements, through to early years practitioners, routes into teaching and midwifery and leadership & management positions. We offer competitive rates of pay and support our staff in their on-going professional qualifications and training through college, university and external training providers.

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care and we expect all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. New employees will be required to undertake appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, proof of right to work in the UK and suitability checks.

Details of all of our current employed vacancies are below, but if you are interested in joining us on a voluntary or work placement basis then please send an email in the first instance to Natasha Richards at thekindergartengroup@hotmail.com outlining your interest and experience.

Apprentice opportunity at Cheadle Kindergarten- Full Time Permanent

Aged 16-18

Start date January 2024

We are looking for our next fabulous apprentice so that we can share our love and experience of the best profession in the world! If you love children and want to feel rewarded every single day for the difference you make then you might just be our person! Aged 16-18, kind, hardworking, with a great sense of humour we are looking for you. We offer full training and maths and English GCSE for the right candidate, (so don’t let this be a barrier to your application). Passion and team work essential. Please contact Michelle on 01538 753722 or email kindergartengroup@hotmail.com for more information or an application form.

Apprentice opportunity at Biddulph Kindergarten- Full Time Permanent

Aged 16-18

Start date January 2024

We are looking for our next fabulous apprentice so that we can share our love and experience of the best profession in the world! If you love children and want to feel rewarded every single day for the difference you make then you might just be our person! Aged 16-18, kind, hardworking, with a great sense of humour we are looking for you. We offer full training and maths and English GCSE for the right candidate, (so don’t let this be a barrier to your application). Passion and team work essential. Please contact Natasha on 01782 810425 or email kindergartengroup@hotmail.com for more information or an application form.

Nursery Deputy Manager- Fenton Kindergarten – Full Time Permanent

Start Date: 2nd January 2024

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 7.30 am – 5.30pm Whole Year

Pay is negotiable dependent upon skills and experience

Benefits: Company pension, Employee childcare discount, Free parking.

Nursery Deputy Manager - Job Description

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills, and a "can-do" attitude towards a varied and challenging workload.
Be a team player
Have the ability to work creatively to respond to the developing needs and interests of all the children in your care
As directed by the Nursery Manager:
To ensure overall responsibility for the effective daily management of the Nursery, to have a sound knowledge of all nursery Policies, Procedures, Statutory Welfare Requirements and Ofsted expectations and ensure that these are maintained at all times.
To lead by example as an excellent role model to the staff team. Be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children, dealing with staff and parent issues as they arise.
Overall responsibility for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times.
Act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Person within the setting, dealing with and support any issues as they arise.
To lead the nursery to maintain an Outstanding grading with Ofsted.
To embrace, understand and promote the nursery and to understand the role you play as a member of the management team in providing high levels of care and education.
To reinforce nursery policy and procedures at all times and deal with any breaches swiftly and in an appropriate manner.
Support the mentoring of the whole Nursery Team and offer support and guidance as required.
Efficient and effective staff deployment at all times Continually motivate and develop the staff team within the nursery through effective role modelling.
Promote equality and diversity within the nursery, challenging any behaviour which does not support our Inclusive Practice and Equal Opportunities Policy.
Reflect on daily practice and identify areas for continual improvement.
To ensure that all children are treated as individuals and that we are supporting this through our approach to planning in line with the EYFS.
To work in partnership to ensure standards are continuously being met in line with Ofsted requirements and the EYFS.
As a management team, to oversee planning and children’s developmental records and ensure that they reflect their individual progress and are up to date.
To lead on effective partnerships working with children, families and the wider community. Continuously looking at ways to build relationships with external agencies.

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

Qualified to a minimum of L3 in childcare or equivalent

A minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience in an early years settings

Experience of leading and supporting staff teams to improve practice

Closing Date for Applications – Thursday 30th November 2023

Interview Date – Monday 4th December 2023

To apply for this position please email Stephanie on kindergartengroup@hotmail.com

Or to discuss this post in more detail call Natasha on 07850 462364

We would be very happy to show prospective applicants around our nursery please get in touch if this is of interest. We look forward to receiving your completed application.