Nursery Assistant Full Time
Culford School
Suffolk
- £20,593 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- July/August 2022
- Apply by:
- 8 July 2022
Job overview
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
About Culford School
Established in 1881, Culford School is a co-educational, all-through, independent school in the town of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Offering places to around 700 pupils aged 1-18, the selective school sits on a large plot of rural land and boasts a mix of 18th-century buildings and modern teaching facilities.
Although the majority of Culford’s children are day pupils, the school offers boarding facilities for prep and senior pupils. Prospective students are expected to pass examinations across a broad range of subjects. The precise nature of the admissions procedure differs depending on the age of the child applying for entry.
Head
Claire Bentley
Values and vision
Culford School was originally founded in the Methodist tradition and as a result takes pride in the cultural and spiritual development of its pupils. Students are instilled with a strong moral code and encouraged to value themselves and the work they produce, as well as to always have respect for their fellow pupils and staff members.
ISI report
“The quality of pupils’ personal development throughout the school is excellent and is supported by strong pastoral care. Pupils have high levels of moral and social awareness, and a clear sense of right and wrong, demonstrating emotional maturity. They treat each other with tolerance and respect and there are excellent relationships between staff and pupils.”
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