Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3 - The Nursery - Oxford

Shoots Training are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable, and enthusiastic individual to join The Nursery, Oxford as a Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship.

We are a private day nursery for children aged 2 to 5 years. Since we opened in 1992, the nursery has achieved excellent Ofsted ratings, and a longstanding high reputation in the Oxford area.

Our Comfortable Home Environment

Our premises are in a beautiful Edwardian house in north Oxford. We provide children with a comfortable home in which to play, learn, and enjoy their time with us. There is plenty of scope for all kinds of activity, inside and out, with the nursery taking up the whole of the ground floor and garden.

A Solid Foundation for Learning

Over 30 years the nursery has grown and developed in line with the changing requirements of parents and educational authorities. We are now a foundation for Early Years Learning, and we provide an ideal start for all children – bringing together aspects of the National Curriculum without losing those core elements of warmth and play that are at the heart of a child’s day.

We are very proud of our highly qualified staff, who we encourage in their ongoing professional development. We have a long-established management team who inspire with their leadership.

Our aim is simply to provide the best outcome for all our children and their families.

We have good public Transport links around the nursery.

Your roles and responsibilities will include;

• You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to work both independently and as a team member.
• Have a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Will work alongside our experienced passionate team in providing high quality care and a stimulating environment.
• Ensuring the expected high standards of childcare are upheld at all times
• To demonstrate your commitment to safeguarding the children.
• Will be a key member of the team responsible for a small number of children
• Housekeeping, setting up the day and clearing away at the end of the day.
• All aspects of personal care and hygiene.
• Preparing for the next day
• Planning activities
• Update and maintain the children’s records.
• A passion to want to further their own personal career development and to further their position within the nursery. Training opportunities are provided.

Requirements;

• Must have experience in a nursery setting
• Preferably have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent or willing to work towards them

Qualities Required;

• Will have good energy and be a good team player, and be child focused.
• Must be able to communicate well

Hours;

• The Nursery is open 8.00am-17:15pm, Monday to Friday all year round
• The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week and shift patterns will be discussed

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• Pension
• Sick pay
• 28 Days holiday
• Paid DBS check
• Annual pay reviews   
• Free On-Site Parking
• Team social events