Nursery Officer

To work as part of a team, developing positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents.

To work as a Key Worker, within an allocated room providing up to date information on child development.

To have a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

To plan, prepare and implement a variety of appropriate activities and experiences to ensure a high quality Early Years Curriculum (EYFS) is planned and carried out.

To generate detailed assessments on individual children to share with parents, colleagues and other professionals.

To maintain and actively promote Health, Safety and Hygiene to comply with the statutory requirements.

To prepare snacks and drinks for the children during the day.

To take shared responsibilities for laundry and cleaning duties throughout the day.

To attend meetings including staff meetings, parents meetings and participate in any fundraising and advertising events that assist in the promotion of the Childcare Centre.

Maintain and develop own professional skills in accordance with the role.

A Level 3 Childcare Qualification, CACHE Diploma, BTEC or equivalent

Paediatric First Aid qualification or willingness to be trained.

Recent and relevant experience of working with children from three months to five years.

Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS)

Good interpersonal skills, Enthusiastic, Flexible and Motivated

Attend staff and parents meetings, attend training days and evenings.

Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that this post is subject to regulated activity.

We at Hull College prioritise digital proficiency; all new staff should either be skilled or open to training, looking forward to hearing from you on the last point.

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Term time only)

Salary: £24,538 FTE per annum (Actual Salary £21,835.40 per annum)

Shift pattern based around the opening/closing hours of the Childcare Centre 7.45am to 5.45pm

As a Nursery Officer, you will provide a positive, caring and stimulating environment for children within the Childcare Centre.

The post holder will work within the framework of the Hull College Childcare Centre, to provide a high standard of childcare and education.

Hull College provides high-quality education & training for school leavers & adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships & degrees.

As one of the largest vocational institutes of its kind in the region, we have one focus - to create careers, not courses. We pride ourselves on this approach & are committed to ensuring our learners acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life, whether that is to seek employment in the industry of their choice or step up to higher education & university.

While dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our learners, we also extend the same commitment to our staff. We have worked hard to create an environment where all of our staff, no matter what their role, are empowered to inspire & support our vision to create better futures for the people of Hull.