Extended School Edu-Carer (Forsbrook C.E. (C) Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding nursery is seeking an Extended School Edu-Carer to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to work with children aged 0-5 in a nurturing environment, promoting a love of learning and creativity. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in early years education and be committed to maintaining the nursery's exceptional standards. This fixed-term position provides a pathway for professional growth and development within the early years sector. Join a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation in education.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience working with children aged 0-5.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work across nursery rooms from 0-5 years.
• Support continuous professional development.

Skills

Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage

Creativity in teaching

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Forsbrook Nursery and Out of School Club is an outstanding nursery situated within Forsbrook CE Primary School. We offer care and education for children aged from 8 weeks to 5 years, term-time only between the hours of 7.30am – 5:30pm.

We are currently recruiting to the post of an Extended School Edu-Carer to start 01.09.2025. This is a fixed term contract to 31.08.2026 with a possibility to extend beyond this date.

You will be required to work across all of the nursery rooms from 0 – 5 years and will also include work within the out of school club. The successful applicant will have at least 2 years’ experience of working with under 0 – 5’s and will be qualified to at least NVQ 3 Level or equivalent. The post would be particularly suitable for candidates who are keen for further professional development and who may be considering a future career in early years or teaching.

The hours of work will be between 7.30am – 5:30pm Monday – Friday, Term Time Only. Hours to be discussed at interview stage. Interested applicants should contact Mrs Turner, Nursery Lead on 01782 392577 for further discussion.

The successful candidate will: Be a great early years practitioner

• Possess a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Use creativity to inspire a love of learning
• Be a great communicator and a team player.
• Share in the nursery’s vision to maintain our outstanding status
• Be supported in their continuous professional development.

“This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

As part of KCSIE 2022, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on all potential applicants.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send completed applications for this post to [e-mail]

Closing Date: Friday 30.05.2025 at 12:00 o’clock

Interviews: Friday 13.06.2025