Nursery Assistant Full Time

Culford is a boarding and day school for over 670 children aged 2¾ to 18, set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, with an 18th century grade II mansion at its centre and three separate schools: the Pre-Prep & Nursery (ages 2¾ to 7); the Prep (ages 7 to 13); and the Senior School (ages 13 to 18).

We believe in educating the whole person to deliver a well-rounded, fulfilled individual with excellent academic results. Everything we do is informed by our firm belief that learning should be challenging, enriching and fun. Culford is a Christian school with a Methodist tradition. We see education as a transformational process that guides pupils towards academic success, clear moral values, and the development of leadership and a readiness for the world of adulthood.

The role

We are looking for a self- motivated, proactive and organised Full-Time Nursery Assistant to work as part of a team in our Nursery catering for children from 12 months to 3 years of age. These are exciting positions to work in an ever developing setting. Applicants must hold an up to date and recognised childcare qualification. Newly qualified nursery assistants are also welcome to apply.

This role reports to the Nursery Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

The list below is not exhaustive and assumes that from time to time other tasks not listed, may be required to ensure the efficient operation of the school.

• The implementation of the EYFS and meeting Ofsted requirements
• Implement all safeguarding policies and procedures
• Maintaining excellent parent partnerships
• The supervision of health and safety
• Marketing of the nursery to prospective parents
• Implement all Culford’s Nursery policies and procedures and input into policy development
• Liaising with the senior management team to develop the setting

Skills and personal qualities

• Be responsible, honest and reliable;
• Be practical and enjoy working with children
• Stay calm in an emergency;
• Have good verbal communication skills;
• Understand safe working practices and health and safety legislation (training will be given);
• Be well organised and capable of prioritising work;
• Be happy to work alone or part of a group;
• Have a reasonable level of fitness;
• To have a smart and professional appearance and demeanour;
• Commitment to the support of young people;
• Commitment to the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy;
• Willingness to undertake appropriate professional development when necessary;
• Be forward-thinking and seek continuous improvement;
• Model and promote the values of flexibility, innovation, dynamism and resilience.

Working hours:

2 days of 08:00-18:00

1 day of 08:00-17:00

1 day of 08:00-16:00

1 day of 08.00-13:00

Salary: £20,593

Holiday entitlement: 28 days per annum, plus 7 days bank holidays. May Day is a working day.

Closing Date: 8th July 2022

Expected start: July/August 2022

To apply, please visit the Culford School website to complete an application form: https://www.culford.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us

Culford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request. As you have been shortlisted, you are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.

Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or phone 0300 123 1999

Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848