Childcare Officer (Room Leader) FS2032

Reference: JUN

Location: Brinsbury

As a rural incentive payment of £1,000 will be paid on completion of the probationary period for staff new to First Steps Childcare Group.

Benefits

• Group Pension Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Family Friendly benefits
• Discount Schemes
• Much more

Benefits of working as a Childcare Officer for First Steps Childcare include highly competitive salary and above statutory annual leave entitlement, plus closure days over the Christmas period (which are not deducted from leave entitlement). First Steps Staff also get a significant discount on First Steps Nursery fees!

Responsibilities

Working with young babies through to children ready to start school, you will share your love for learning and make a real difference in children's development and learning journeys. Together with our dedicated team, you will be a part of ensuring the children are learning, socialising, exploring and having fun.

Qualifications

With a recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Studies (or equivalent), you will be enthusiastic, organised and flexible with previous experience of working in a childcare setting. Though not essential, a First Aid certificate would be desirable.

Safeguarding and Equality

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

For further information or a discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Emma Merriott, Director of First Steps Childcare Group ().