Job Description

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Job Location: Derby College Group, Broomfield Hall Campus

Reference number: E5287

Salary: \xc2\xa320,103 + Extensive Benefits Package

Hours: 37 hours per week, Fixed-term maternity cover for up to 52 weeks from start date

Closing date: Friday 6th October

The vision of Derby College Group (DCG) is to create world-class, accessible education opportunities that enrich lives and make bright futures a reality for all. DCG is committed to providing educational excellence, championing social mobility and driving economic prosperity. We deliver high-quality academic, vocational and technical education that empowers people to achieve their ambitions while providing employers across the Midlands and beyond with the talented workforce of tomorrow.

A great opportunity has arisen for a qualified L3 Early Years Practitioner to work at our Forest School Nursery based at the wonderful site of Broomfield Hall where you will support children within the nursery to reach their own individual potential and ensure all the children in your care are in a happy, safe and stimulating environment.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children under 5 and a love of the outdoors.

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with young children and adults
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• NNEB or equivalent level 3 childcare qualification
• Level 2 Maths & English

Benefits of working at Derby College:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Funded training and development
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• TOTUM discount card (student discount card equivalent)
• Discounted train travel
• Eye Care
• Cycle to Work Scheme

If you are passionate about developing the workforce of the future, then we would love to hear from you - we are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome applications from the whole community.

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Already Applied

Save Saved Saved

Email

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!

Association of Colleges