At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery team, providing high-quality childcare and supporting children's development.
- Company: A friendly nursery in Ystalyfera with a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, paid bank holidays, pension scheme, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career progression and a positive team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in childcare.
- Qualifications: Level 5 qualification in Childcare or willingness to work towards it; experience in early years.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
Post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check: Yes
Probationary period: 6 months
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and experienced Senior Childcare Worker to join our nursery team in Ystalyfera. The successful candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality childcare, supporting children's learning and development, and leading by example within the nursery team.
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A Level 5 qualification in Childcare or Early Years, such as the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Advanced Practice), or equivalent OR A recognised Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years that is accepted on the Welsh Government's Early Years and Childcare Qualifications List, together with a willingness to work towards an appropriate Level 5 qualification.
In addition, applicants should:
- Have previous experience working within an early years or nursery setting, with the confidence to support, mentor and lead colleagues where required.
- Be flexible and able to work a varied shift pattern to meet the needs of the nursery.
- Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to carry out school runs and other transportation duties.
- Have Welsh language skills or be willing to use and develop Welsh language skills within the nursery.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and external professionals.
- Have a sound understanding of child development, safeguarding, and the Curriculum for Wales and Early Years Foundation Phase principles.
- Be committed to promoting children's wellbeing, learning and development through high-quality, inclusive childcare.
- Be reliable, organised and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team.
We value the dedication and commitment of our team and offer:
- Competitive pay that exceeds the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage.
- Paid Bank Holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and continuous professional development.
- Opportunities for career progression within a supportive and expanding organisation.
- A friendly, welcoming and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and their families every day.
Hours of work: 35 hours per week with overtime where required. Opening hours of the setting are 7am - 6.30pm.
Room Manager/Senior Childcare Worker in Ystalyfera employer: Early Years
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