Interested in joining the team?

This job is based in the office at our Faringdon Nursery but will provide support for our entire group of nurseries.

Hours: 20 – 25 hours per week

Salary Range: £10 – £11 per hour

Job Purpose

• To provide comprehensive and effective support to the Human Resources and Payroll Manager and assistance to Nursery managers on day to day payroll issues as directed
• To support and manage the monthly payroll processing as advised by the Human Resources and Payroll manager
• Provide administrative support for the Head Office Senior Leadership Team

Person Specification

Skills and Experience:

• Experience of working within a Payroll function is advantageous
• Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive information is essential.
• A high standard of IT proficiency and administrative skills – MS Office particularly in Excel.
• Full UK or EU Driving essential.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency.
• Good organisational, time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines are all essential.
• A confident and competent communicator able to work effectively with employees at all levels within the organisation
• A proven team player but also able to work alone as required
• Self-motivated and uses initiative to spot opportunities to improve company systems and processes
• Be flexible to take on a variety of work and multi-task as required.
• Flexibility to thrive in a changing work environment.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and the safer recruitment processes. Enhanced DBS checks and references are required in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding policies.

For full details on this position or to apply, please contact hr@theoldstationnursery.co.uk

We have two positions available.

Job Type: 40 hrs per week

Level 3 required

Purpose of Post

1) To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2) To support and maintain daily routines.
3) To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
4) To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5) To support your Room Leader with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1) Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2) Working closely with colleagues
3) Liaising with parents

Responsible To

Room Senior/Supervisor/Team Leader

Nursery Manager

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics

1) To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2) To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3) Good written and verbal communication skills
4) An ability to prioritise effectively
5) Good time management and organisation skills
6) A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

We have two positions available.

1. Afternoons only from 1pm – 6pm, 25hrs per week
2. Full time, 42.5hrs per week

Purpose of Post

1. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2. To support and maintain daily routines.
3. To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
4. To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5. To support your Room Leader with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1. Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2.  Working closely with colleagues
3. Liaising with parents

Responsible To

Room Senior/Supervisor/Team Leader

Nursery Manager

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics

1. To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2. To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. An ability to prioritise effectively
5. Good time management and organisation skills
6. A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Job Type: Lunch Cover

Purpose of Post

1. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2. To support and maintain daily routines.
3. To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
4. To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5. To support your Room Leader with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1. Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2.  Working closely with colleagues
3. Liaising with parents

Responsible To

Room Senior/Supervisor/Team Leader

Nursery Manager

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics

1. To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2. To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. An ability to prioritise effectively
5. Good time management and organisation skills
6. A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Purpose of Post

1) To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2) To support and maintain daily routines.
3) To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
4) To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5) To support your Room Leader with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1) Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2) Working closely with colleagues
3) Liaising with parents

Responsible To

Room Senior/Supervisor/Team Leader

Nursery Manager

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics

1) To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2) To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3) Good written and verbal communication skills
4) An ability to prioritise effectively
5) Good time management and organisation skills
6) A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Job Hours: 30-40 hrs per week

Job Type: Permanent

To start as soon as possible

Purpose of Post

1. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2. To support and maintain daily routines.
3. To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
4. To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5. To support your Room Leader with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1. Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2. Working closely with colleagues
3. Liaising with parents

Responsible To

Room Senior/Supervisor/Team Leader

Nursery Manager

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics

1. To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2. To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. An ability to prioritise effectively
5. Good time management and organisation skills
6. A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

We have two positions available at our Bampton Nursery.

Two positions are full time Level 3 practitioner positions.

One for 30hrs per week and one for 40hrs per week.

Job Type: Permanent

To start as soon as possible

Purpose of Post

1. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2. To support and maintain daily routines.
3. To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
4. To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5. To support your Room Leader with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1. Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2. Working closely with colleagues
3. Liaising with parents

Responsible To

Room Senior/Supervisor/Team Leader

Nursery Manager

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics

1. To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2. To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. An ability to prioritise effectively
5. Good time management and organisation skills
6. A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Job Hours: 40 hrs per week

Job Type: Maternity cover

Purpose of Post

1. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2. To support and maintain daily routines.
3. To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
4. To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5. To support your Room Leader with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1. Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2. Working closely with colleagues
3. Liaising with parents

Responsible To

Room Senior/Supervisor/Team Leader

Nursery Manager

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics

1. To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2. To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. An ability to prioritise effectively
5. Good time management and organisation skills
6. A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Job Hours: 38 hrs per week

Job Type: Permanent

Purpose of Post

1. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2. To support and maintain daily routines.
3. To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
4. To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5. To support your Room Leader with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1. Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2. Working closely with colleagues
3. Liaising with parents

Responsible To

Room Senior/Supervisor/Team Leader

Nursery Manager

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics

1. To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2. To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. An ability to prioritise effectively
5. Good time management and organisation skills
6. A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Job Hours: 38 hrs per week

Job Type: Maternity cover

Purpose of Post

1. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2. To support and maintain daily routines.
3. To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
4. To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5. To support your Room Leader with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1. Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2. Working closely with colleagues
3. Liaising with parents

Responsible To

Room Senior/Supervisor/Team Leader

Nursery Manager

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics

1. To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2. To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. An ability to prioritise effectively
5. Good time management and organisation skills
6. A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Job Hours: 38 hrs per week

Job Type: Permanent

Purpose of Post

1. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2. To support and maintain daily routines.
3. To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
4. To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5. To support your Room Leader with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1. Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2. Working closely with colleagues
3. Liaising with parents

Responsible To

Room Senior/Supervisor/Team Leader

Nursery Manager

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics

1. To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2. To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. An ability to prioritise effectively
5. Good time management and organisation skills
6. A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Job Hours: 38 hrs per week

Job Type: Maternity cover 6 months initially

Purpose of Post

1. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
2. To support and maintain daily routines.
3. To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
4. To ensure then that the elements of observation and assessment are implemented e.g. Starting with the child, observe (look, listen, note), plan (think and share), play and learn together, observe (look, listen, note).
5. To support your Room Leader with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the room.

Key Areas

1. Working with children to provide high quality care and education
2. Working closely with colleagues
3. Liaising with parents

Responsible To

Room Senior/Supervisor/Team Leader

Nursery Manager

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics

1. To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
2. To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. An ability to prioritise effectively
5. Good time management and organisation skills
6. A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.