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The role requires the successful candidate to ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the Nursery, particularly within the age range of children in the room. Currently this will be working with the 2-3 years, although roles may rotate over time to other age groups. You will prepare children’s records and liaise with parents on reviews, together with ensuring staff members are supported and duties are delegated fairly.
You will require level 2 English and Maths, a Level 3 childcare qualification and experience of supervising a team. You must also have suitable experience of working with under twos. Ideally you would have completed training on working with babies. A current first aid certificate and basic food hygiene certificate and child protection training would be an advantage but if not training will need to be undertaken.
40 hours per week, all year round
22.3% employer contribution through Local Government Pension Scheme
Normal working hours of 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday
Yes extensive free parking is available at all our locations.
Sponsorship and financial support to achieve Degree Level and Professional qualifications is available upon application.
We have an on-site nursery at our Peterborough Campus, and also offer childcare vouchers to support nursery fees here and at other locations.
Our generous holiday entitlement starting from 41 days of paid leave for full-time employees also hugely supports our working parents, and for some roles, term-time only contracts are available.
You will also find above-average occupational maternity and adoption benefits with up to 12 months off work, and access to paternity and shared parental leave scheme.
The Senior Leadership Team truly care for the wellbeing of staff and students and are actively involved in not only ensuring professional training is available, but that support for personal and professional problems is also accessible. Our free ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ offers access to a wide range of wellbeing resources and programmes including a counselling helpline if required.
Aside from delivering above-average generous holiday and pension benefits, we offer awards and vouchers, and encourage contribution to recognition schemes to ensure staff feel valued and appreciated.
Both locations offer impressive on-site gym and fitness suites, free-parking, well-stocked libraries, and a number of eateries including a Costa at Peterborough and a Starbucks at Stamford.
Peterborough College also has an on-site nursery rated ‘good’ by Ofsted.