Overview
Westbourne is an Ofsted rated 'Good' setting located off Liverpool Road in Islington. Westbourne offers 3 learning rooms for babies, toddlers and nursery aged children. We are recruiting for a DFE approved qualified practitioner to work in our toddler room. Westbourne EYC is a Tiny TiPS centre with a curriculum underpinned with 'The Loving Pedagogy'. We are proud to have been awarded the Gold Rosette for Pride in EDI based on our work as an Ally to the LGBTQIA+ community where we believe everyone has the right to be their true self.
We are looking for someone with the desire and commitment to work as part of a team and the enthusiasm to provide exceptional Early Years care and education to our children. We provide extensive training and are keen to invest in the right person. Please note that all recruitment is undertaken through safer recruitment procedures.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mel Skipp at melanie.skipp@islington.gov.uk or Wendy Dormer at wendy.dormer@islington.gov.uk or on 02075277970.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support.
Our offer to you
We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough. Our staff benefits include:
* Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
* A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
* Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
* Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
* Excellent local government pension scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
* Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of protected characteristics. We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring policies are transparent and impactful. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens.
We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey. We work with Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion. Every one of us has a role to play in Islington Council being an inclusive workplace. By living our CARE values (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, empowering) daily we embed equality and inclusion in our work.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and DBS checks.
Disability Confident Scheme
Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments during recruitment and throughout their career with us.
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