Recruitment
Sticky Fingers Pre-school is committed to offering a high quality service, encouraging a safe learning environment through play. Staff are the most important part of ensuring this happens, so we ensure that our staff are highly qualified and work together in complementary ways supporting each other's strengths and weaknesses. Safeguarding and equality are a major part in our recruitment processes. Recruitment will comply with statutory guidance, good practice and following of the pre-schools policies and procedures.
• Do you hold a qualification in Early Years and Childcare at level 2 or above?
• Do you have passion and want to make a difference to children and their families lives?
• Are you looking for a new challenge in a supportive team environment?
If you meet all of these, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Descriptions - An overview of all roles across Sticky Fingers Pre-school
Before completing an application form, please explore our website and read through our job descriptions and the following policies.
06 Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults policy booklet
Please see the list of our current vacancies below
Current Vacancies
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Baby Room Leader - Portswood
We currently have one vacancy for an experienced Baby/toddler room leader to join our new setting in Portswood.
Applicants MUST HAVE a recognised Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years with experience of working in a childcare or early years setting and proven experience of working with children under 2, ideally within a leadership role, with or be willing to gain a paediatric first aid training certificate, and sound knowledge of child protection and health and safety requirements.
Hours - 36.25 hours a week (Full Time, Term Time)
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Monday - 8:00 - 3:45 or 8:15 - 4:00
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Tuesday - 8:00 - 3:45 or 8:15 - 4:00
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Wednesday - 8:00 - 3:45 or 8:15 - 4:00
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Thursday - 8:00 - 3:45 or 8:15 - 4:00
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Friday- 8:00 - 3:45 or 8:15 - 4:00
Salary - £22,001.10 (This reflects the actual salary not a FTE).
It is important that the successful person enjoys teaching the children in a fun learning environment. You will also be able to use your skills and ability to positively influence and motivate other adults and children.
Appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list.
Your Key Responsibilities
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Lead the baby/toddler room team in delivering outstanding nurturing care and early years education
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Plan and implement early childhood education plans that promote learning through play and exploration inline with the EYFS and the Sticky Fingers Pre-school Curriculum.
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Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to ensure a collaborative environment.
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Maintain a safe and engaging learning space, adhering to health and safety regulations.
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Observe and assess children's progress, adapting activities to meet their individual needs.
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Collaborate with management to uphold educational standards and improve practices.
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Early Years Practitioner - Portswood
We currently have two vacancies for full time Pre-School Practitioners at Sticky Fingers Pre-school - Portswood.
Applicants MUST HAVE a recognised Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years with experience of working in a childcare or early years setting, with or be willing to gain a paediatric first aid training certificate.
Hours - 36.25 hours a week (Full Time, Term Time)
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Monday - 8:00 - 15:45 or 8:15 - 16:00
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Tuesday - 8:00 - 15:45 or 8:15 - 16:00
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Wednesday - 8:00 - 15:45 or 8:15 - 16:00
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Thursday - 8:00 - 15:45 or 8:15 - 16:00
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Friday - 8:00 - 15:45 or 8:15 - 16:00
Salary - £21,284.40 per year (This reflects the actual salary not a FTE).
It is important that the successful person enjoys teaching the children in a fun learning environment. You will also be able to use your skills and ability to positively influence and motivate other adults and children.
Appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list.
Your Key Responsibilities
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Provide nurturing care and support to children in a nursery setting, fostering their emotional and social development.
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Implement early childhood education programs that promote learning through play and exploration.
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Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to ensure a collaborative environment.
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Maintain a safe and engaging learning space, adhering to health and safety regulations.
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Observe and assess children's progress, adapting activities to meet their individual needs.
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Collaborate with management to uphold educational standards and improve practices.