Brief for Applicants
Introduction
This brief sets out information for applicants for the post ofNursery Practitionerfor OrmitotsNursery (Ormiston Families Enterprises Ltd). You will find enclosed the job description, person specification, application form and other background material.
Ormitots is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We ask individuals to complete a monitoring form to help us monitor the diversity of applicants. It will be separated from your application form and will not be seen by anyone involved in recruitment to this job.
The Post
We are seeking to appoint a Nursery Practitionerto work full time, 37.5 hours per week,at our Ormitots Nursery in Hadleigh.
Although primarily based in Hadleigh it would be helpful if the successful candidate is able to occasionally travel to our setting in Ipswich during peak times and to cover absence.
Please ensure that you meet all Essential Criteria on the Person Specification enclosed before applying for this role.
We set high standards of family friendly employment policies. There is a standard 37.5 hour week in the organisation.
Salary
The salary for this post is:
Level 2 qualified: £14040 per annum; £7.20 per hour;
Level 3 qualified:£14235 per annum; £7.30 per hour.
Probationary Period
The post is subject to a probationary period of six months during which your progress will be monitored in accordance with agreed objectives. There will be a formal appraisal at twomonths.
Environment/Location
Ormitots Hadleigh, Lady Lane Ind. Estate, Hadleigh.
Application Process
Only applications using the Ormitotsapplication form returned by 9am Wednesday 18thJanuary 2017will be considered. If you need any of the materials in a different format e.g. large print format do not hesitate to let us know.
If you are selected for interview from the information you provided in your application form, you will be advised of this following the closing date.
Please note: Only successful applicants will be contacted by Ormitots.
This post involves regular contact with children and is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You are required to declare any convictions, bind over orders and cautions, including any pending, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘spent’ under the Act.
An enhanced disclosure from Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for the successful candidate. The disclosure of such information will not bar you from the post unless it is considered that the relevance and circumstances of offences renders you unsuitable for the post.
Ormitots encourages all candidates called for interview to provide details of their criminal record at an early stage in the application process. This information can be sent under separate, confidential cover to the Human Resources, Ormiston Families, 333 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 9BU. Ormitotsguarantees that this information will only been seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process.
The post will be offered subject to satisfactory qualifications, references and a satisfactory declaration of health. The post will also be offered subject to the production of relevant documents as listed in the Immigration (Restriction on Employment) Order 2004.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of identity and qualifications.
Applications will be considered and those shortlisted for interview will be informed. If you have not heard by the interview date we thank you in advance for your interest and ask you to assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Closing date for completed applications:9am Wednesday 18thJanuary 2017
Interview date for short listed candidates:To be confirmed
Please send completed application form to:
Jo Rayner – Nursery Manager
Ormitots Hadleigh
Lady Lane Ind. Estate
Hadleigh
IP7 6RD
Or email to:
Job Description
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Service: Ormitots
Location: Hadleigh
Job Purpose: To work within the nursery team to deliver high quality care and learning experiences for babies and young children.
Main Tasks:
- To provide all aspects of basic care for the babies/children within the nursery.
- To assist in the planning and provision of age appropriate child and adult led activities within the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
- To act as Key Person for allocated children, completing observations and maintaining learning journey’s to record their progress and development.
- To maintain relevant records and complete appropriate assessments for key children ie two year old progress checks and EYFS profiles.
- To ensure the nursery provides a high quality, safe, stimulating and supportive environment in which children are recognised as unique, competent and active learners.
- To undertake appropriate training and professional development activities as required.
- To ensure the effective use of equipment and resources and routine cleaning of toys/equipment to maintain the hygiene and safety within the nursery.
- To actively promote the provision with potential and existing parents and outside agencies.
- To adhere to Safeguarding, including child protection, policy, procedures and practices.
- To develop and maintain strong partnership and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day to day caring and early learning needs.
- To implement and maintain effective programmes of parent partnership as part of the nurseries’ inclusive ethos.
- To provide cover at Ormitots, Ipswich as and when required.
- To work within Ormitots policies and procedures, including Safeguarding, Access of Storage and Information, Equality and Diversity, Participation, Quality and Health and Safety. Comply with relevant external standards and Quality Marks.
- To carry out any additional appropriate duties as instructed by the Nursery Manager.
Person Specification: Nursery Practitioner
Criteria / Essential/Desirable / Measured by
Full and relevant level 2 qualification or equivalent (minimum) / Essential / Application form/certificate
Experience of working in an early years setting / Desirable / Application form/Interview
Baby/toddler room roles – experience of working with children under two/over two / Desirable / Application form/Interview
Baby/toddler room roles – training specifically related to the care of babies/toddlers. / Desirable / Application form/Interview
Current paediatric first aid certificate / Desirable / Application form/Interview
Current food hygiene certificate / Desirable / Application form/Interview
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and ability to plan and evaluate age appropriate activities. / Essential / Application form/Interview/Task
Excellent organisational skills and ability to keep accurate records / Essential / Application form/Interview
Awareness of OFSTED inspection standards and frameworks / Essential / Application form/Interview
Demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of safeguarding theory, policy and practice, including child protection. / Essential / Application form/Interview
Good knowledge of health and safety legislation. / Desirable / Application form/Interview
Good knowledge of other legislation relating to early years such as EYFS statutory guidance, Every Child Matters and the SEN Code of Practice. / Desirable / Application form/Interview
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people. / Essential / Application form/Interview
Ability to problem solve basic issues / Essential / Application form/Interview/Task
Good understanding of equal opportunities and diversity. / Essential / Application form/Interview
Competent in the use of MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook. / Desirable / Application form/Interview
Experience of managing own work load and experience of resolving issues. / Desirable / Application form/Interview
A positive professional attitude. / Essential / Application form/Interview
Knowledge and skills of partnership working with parents. / Essential / Application form/Interview
Knowledge and skills of partnership working with other professionals / Desirable / Application form/Interview
Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy
Ormitots complies fully with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. It undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.
This policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is made available to all Disclosure applicants at the outset of the recruitment process.
Ormitots is committed to the fair treatment of its employees, potential employees and users of its services regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, marital status or caring responsibility, sexual identity, age, physical, sensory or learning disability, mental health, political opinion, religion or belief, class, HIV status, employment status or part-time status, offending behaviour unrelated to the post or trade union activities.
Ormitotsactively promotes equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Ormitots selects all candidates for interview based on the criteria drawn up for the position.
A Disclosure is only requested after a thorough risk assessment has indicated that one is both proportionate and relevant to the position concerned. For those positions where a Disclosure is required, all application forms and recruitment briefs will contain a statement that a Disclosure will be requested in the event of the individual being offered the position.
Where a Disclosure is to form part of the recruitment process, Ormitotsencourages all applicants called for interview to provide details of their criminal record at an early stage in the application process. Ormitotsrequests that this information is sent under separate, confidential, cover to Human Resources, Ormiston Families, 333 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich and guarantees that this information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process.
Unless the nature of the position allows Ormitots to ask questions about a candidate’s entire criminal record only questions about "unspent" convictions as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be asked.
Ormitotswill ensure that those who are involved in the recruitment process have been suitably trained to identify and assess the relevance and circumstances of offences. Ormitotswill also ensure that they have received appropriate guidance and training in the relevant legislation relating to the employment of ex-offenders, e.g. the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Ormitotswill ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
Ormitotswill ensure that every subject of a DBS Disclosure is aware of the existence of the DBS Code of Practice and make a copy available on request.
Ormitotsundertakes to discuss any matter revealed in a Disclosure with the person seeking the position before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar any applicant from working with Ormitots. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offences.
Reward & Recognition
Employee Training and Development
Commitment to the professional and career development of our employees.
Your Ormiston
Your Ormiston is our benefits and communication hub; details of all our benefits housed in one location plus employees have access to a wide variety of shopping discounts.
Annual leave
23 days annual leave plus public holidays (part time employees receive a pro rata allowance according to the number of hours they week per week).
Childcare vouchers
We provide a childcare voucher scheme to all employees regardless of length of service. The vouchers are offered as a “salary sacrifice” which is deducted from monthly salaries.
Cycle to work scheme
We provide a cycle to work scheme to all employees; this is offered as a “salary sacrifice” which is deducted from monthly salaries.
Application Pack v.4
Sept 2015