About us
Lympstone Pre School is a long-established setting, based in the heart of Lympstone Village, East Devon. We are run and led by a committee and a dedicated team of 17 employed staff and we have an exciting opportunity for someone new to join our amazing team.
We are open 51 weeks of the year (closed Christmas and bank holidays) and also provide the wraparound care for the village primary school, so the role will not only involve working with early years but children from 4-11 years.
What we are looking for
- Hold a full and relevant qualification in Early Years education.
- Will be passionate about inspiring awe and wonder in the children that we care for, and have a love for the outdoors.
- Able to work as part as a team.
- Able to ensure all necessary day-to-day duties are fulfilled such as maintaining cleanliness and preparing rooms.
- An understanding of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage Framework)
- Good communication skills.
- Have knowledge or show interest in the curiosity approach as we are predominately child led.
- Able to work between the hours of 7:30am - 6pm Monday - Friday
The position will be working a minimum of 20 hours a week on termly rota. Flexibility is essential
What we offer
- We offer a good rate of pay
- Opportunity for career progression
- 50% off childcare
- Free childcare if you are covering sickness or holiday
- 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
- Paid lunch break + additional tea break if on a long shift
- Access to Blue light discount
- Free vocational qualifications
Lympstone Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
If you think you are the right person for this position please contact [email protected] to request our Recruitment pack
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Please give your reasons why you have applied for a job in Early years?
- Are you able to commit to be able to work between the hours of 7:30am -6pm
Work Location: In person
