Interested in joining the team?

Hours: 30 hours per week (12pm-6pm) over 5 days

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you an enthusiastic person with excellent communication skills, who would like to start a career in Early Years education? We have a vacancy for an apprentice at our Houlton Preschool for someone who has a GCSE Grade A – C or 9 -4 in Maths and English, and a real passion to work with children. We can offer on-the-job training, so you can learn whilst earning a salary. Typical responsibilities whilst training will include:

• Supporting children’s physical and emotional wellbeing in partnership with parents
• Ensuring a clean and safe environment for children
• Supporting children’s early education through play based activities.
• Planning activities to extend children’s learning with regard to the EYFS.
• Contributing to the observations of children’s development

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. One full time position and one part time position (20 hours Monday to Friday).

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.

Purpose of Post

• To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within your area.
• To provide a high quality, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• To supervise, lead, support and inspire your team members
• To implement, monitor and review routines and procedures.
• To co-ordinate and support their team in developing and delivering a range of activities for children in their care. This will include overseeing and contributing to planning for children’s interests and next steps to support progression.
• 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).
• To support your Manager with any tasks delegated to you and with the overall running of the nursery.

Responsible To:

Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics:

• To be reflective and show a commitment to continuous improvement
• To model and inspire best practice.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS.
• To continue to learn and develop personally and professionally
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to prioritise effectively
• Good time management and organisation skills
• A positive attitude to reflection, review, and re-evaluation.

The Old Station Nursery Group 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 Title: Nursery Cook

Job Type: 30 hours per week, 8am-2pm, Monday-Friday

Reports to: Nursery Manager

Department: Kitchen

Purpose of Post
To organise, cook and serve a healthy balanced diet for all children in the nursery, including those with special dietary needs.

Key Areas
1. Provision of food
2. Maintenance of a clean, hygienic work area and storage.
3. Planning and ordering of food in conjunction with nursery management, within budgetary constraints
4. Involvement in preparation of nursery menu cycle, in conjunction with nursery management

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics
1. An ability to prioritise effectively
2. Good time management
3. A positive attitude and commitment to the role

The Old Station Nursery Group 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.

Half the time will be working 1:1 with a child with hearing needs and the other half will be working in the rooms. 

Experience with Makaton would be preferred.

Term Time Only

Job Type: 30 hrs per week

Level 2 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.

Qualifications: Qualified to Level 2 preferred. Accepting applications from those working towards a childcare qualification.

Hours: Flexi hours

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 Group 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:  38 hrs a week, all year round,

Qualifications: Qualified Level 3 position

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.

Qualifications: Minimum Level 2
Job Type: 38 hours 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 Group 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: 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 Title: Nursery Cook

Job Type: 30hrs per week

Reports to: Nursery Manager

Department: Kitchen

Purpose of Post
To organise, cook and serve a healthy balanced diet for all children in the nursery, including those with special dietary needs.

Key Areas
1. Provision of food
2. Maintenance of a clean, hygienic work area and storage.
3. Planning and ordering of food in conjunction with nursery management, within budgetary constraints
4. Involvement in preparation of nursery menu cycle, in conjunction with nursery management

Required Skills and Personal Characteristics
1. An ability to prioritise effectively
2. Good time management
3. A positive attitude and commitment to the role

The Old Station Nursery Group 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.