Belvedere Nursery, one of Salford’s five local authority nurseries, is seeking competent, resilient, patient, and dedicated early years practitioners. We pride ourselves on caring for our staff and children. The role offers various hours, typically between 8am and 6pm, with potential coverage at other settings in Belvedere, Higher Broughton, Little Hulton, and Winton.
We are looking for staff who meet the following criteria:
* Have a warm, welcoming demeanor that makes every child feel special.
* Can make everyone feel included and comfortable.
* Strive to excel in all tasks, embracing creativity and fun.
* Are comfortable singing aloud, even out of tune.
* Enjoy storytelling with expressive voices.
* Are prepared to have fun and foster laughter during the day.
* Are adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Are resilient, hardworking, and team-oriented, capable of building positive relationships with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
* Are committed to making children feel loved, valued, and important—an unparalleled job experience.
Suitable candidates will promote an inclusive, warm, and stimulating environment that encourages children’s development to reach their full potential. Responsibilities include implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and supporting individual learning plans. You will gain practical experience and contribute your skills to our team.
Minimum qualification required: Level 3 Early Years Qualification.
Verify your qualification via the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder
We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive, respectful work environment. From day one, you will have access to training, including an opportunity to obtain a Level 4 qualification in Early Years Education. More information is available at https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/early-years-educator-v1-2.
You will receive a comprehensive induction across all sites and access to the Starting Life Well training programme, supporting you to achieve a Paediatric First Aid Qualification within three months.
If interested, contact Val Worrall, Nursery Manager, at [emailprotected], or Sukwinder Singh, Nursery Manager, at 0161 778 0054. Visits to our sites are welcome—please call to arrange an appointment.
This position requires a DBS check, with the cost (£49.50) deducted from your first four salary payments at £12.38/month. If employment does not commence, an invoice for the DBS fee will be issued.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3+ months in the last 5 years or 12+ months in the last 10 years (aged 18+), please consult the link below for obtaining your Certificates of Good Character: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
We do not accept candidates requiring sponsorship.
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