Job Title: Pre-School Practitioner (Term-Time)
About Us: Breaston Pre-School CIO is a small, well-established village pre-school dedicated to caring for children aged 2 to 5 years. As a not-for-profit charity with over 50 years of history in the community, we are incredibly proud of our excellent reputation, our 'Good' Ofsted rating, and our close-knit, friendly staff team. Ours is a fun, busy, and vibrant setting where no two days are the same!
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Pre-School Practitioner to join us.
This role is ideal for someone looking to gain experience in Early Years or returning to Early Years after a break.
The Role & Working Hours:
- Contract Type: Fixed term until July (Term-time only).
- Core Hours: Minimum 7.25 hours per week, working Thursdays, 8:30 am - 3:45 pm.
- Additional Hours: This role also requires covering 20 days (worked in 5-day blocks Mon-Fri 8.30 am - 3.45 pm) to cover staff on training placements (exact dates TBC).
- Expected Start Date: ASAP.
Essential Requirements:
- Strong working knowledge of the EYFS framework.
- A solid understanding of safeguarding procedures.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of experience working in childcare.
- Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience working as a key worker for a small group of children.
- Paediatric First Aid training.
- Comfortable using a tablet for writing observations, reports, and conducting registers.
- Valid Derbyshire DBS certificate and be subscribed to the update service.
The Qualities We Are Looking For:
- Caring & Reliable: You have a genuine passion for early years education.
- Proactive: You have a positive, ‘whatever it takes’ attitude and can use your own initiative.
- Excellent Communicator: Able to build strong relationships with children, parents, and staff.
- Team Player: As we are a pack-away setting, you must be willing and able to assist with setting out and packing away furniture and activities each day.
What We Offer:
- Salary: £12.71 per hour (to be reviewed in April in line with minimum wage increases).
- Annualised pay / paid holidays.
- NEST Pension scheme.
- Ongoing Training & Development opportunities.
How to Apply: Please apply directly via Indeed. For any additional information about the role, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Please note that a valid DBS certificate will be required before the job role can commence.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Expected hours: 7.25 per week
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Derby DE72 3DX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- DBS certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
