Bank Staff - Little Thinkers Nurseries

Teaching Vacancies; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's nursery in Chatham is seeking enthusiastic and flexible childcare staff qualified to level 2/3 or above. The role involves working as bank staff to cover gaps in staffing due to sickness and holidays, with the potential for a permanent full-time position. Ideal candidates will have previous childcare experience and the ability to work flexibly up to 10 hours daily. The nursery values safeguarding, requiring an enhanced DBS check and online searches for shortlisted candidates.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and flexible childcare staff needed.
• Candidates must be qualified to level 2/3 or above.
• Experience in childcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as bank staff within the nursery setting.
• Cover staffing gaps due to sickness and holidays.
• Potential for permanent full-time position.

Skills

Childcare experience

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible childcare staff who are qualified to level 2/3 or above, to work within the nursery setting as bank staff and potentially also have the opportunity to join the team on a permanent full time basis should they wish.

We are looking to build up a support team that we can use to cover any gaps that may appear in our staffing due to sickness and holidays etc. For the right candidates we would ask you to work up to 10hrs each day (Monday-Friday) as and when required, assuming you have the availability to do so. We will provide Safeguarding and any other relevant training as may be required to work effectively within our amazing nurseries at Kings Ash and Curledge Street Academy.

The role will be best suited to someone who has worked in childcare previously who is looking to gradually come back, working around your existing commitments.

For a more detailed job description please get in touch.

What the school offers its staff

We are a part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust which makes us a ‘thinking nursery’ – this means we think big thoughts. We provide wonderous experiences and we develop confident, curious and resilient individuals

Next Steps

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Prospective candidates are invited to visit our welcoming schools. We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at Little Thinkers to contact Jo Mitchell (Nursery Manager) [e-mail]

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email [e-mail]