Assistant Nursery Manager

We require an assistant manager with previous managerial experience who will assist the nursery manager in the running of 121 place day nurseries. We seek someone who is inspirational and imaginative, ready for the next challenge. Someone who will support the manager and cover the nursery in her absence and support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage. While promoting and facilitating partnerships with parents/carers. You would be capable of developing and maintaining highly professional working relationships with local authorities departments and other agencies as well as keeping abreast of current developments in childcare to assist with the preparation and delivery of staff planning, parent meetings, and other events as well as learning and development. You would support staff in implementing planning and activities in their base room three days a week, the other two days will be office based. 

This is a full-time permanent position working 7.5 hours a day Monday - Friday. 

Salary  £24,000 - £27,000 per year  

Applicants will follow a rigorous process for recruitment:

 > In the first instance CV's to be sent to express interest in postion to sam@littleswans.org.uk or elaine@littleswans.org.uk

> Successful candidates will be contacted to attend an interview at the setting at this stage candidates must provide at interview: 

* Photograpahic proof of identity such as passport

* Fully Completed application form - This will be completed at the setting prior to interview 

*  Details of two contactable references one which must be your most recent employer 

* Most recent DBS check completed along with details for the update service check 

* Completed and original certificates relevant to the position 

* Proof of address and right to work in the UK

Qualified Early Years Practitioner

The Early Years practitioner's role is to ensure all the children receive the highest possible standards of care and education, whilst promoting a high standard of quality within the nursery. A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is required to support appropriate planning and assessment are accurately maintained, whilst implementing and adhering to nursery policy and procedures. As a key person, you will establish and maintain professional positive working relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers as well as other external professionals which include Ofsted.

Full-Time permanent position working 7.5 hours a day Monday - Friday 

Salary £20'709.00p per year 

Applicants will follow a rigorous process for recruitment:

> In the first instance CV's to be sent to express interest in postion to sam@littleswans.org.uk or elaine@littleswans.org.uk

> Successful candidates will be contacted to attned an interview at the setting at this stage candidates must provide at interview: 

*Photographic proof of identity such as a passport

*Fully completed application form - This will be completed at the setting prior to interview

*Details of two contactable refrences one which must be your most recent employer

* Most recent DBS check completed along with details of the update service check

* Completed and original certificates relevant to the position 

*Proof of address and right to work in the UK