Job Details
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Job Posted: 1 month ago
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Hours: Flexible
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Salary: £10.64
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Qualification: Level 3+ in Early Years or equivalent
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Location: House of Commons,
1 Parliament Street,
London, SW1A 2NE
Job Description
Despite the challenges of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis we are still recruiting for staff in our nurseries. We are only able to conduct telephone interviews at this point in time as we need to follow the Government’s guidelines on social distancing.
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is keen to hear from you and the Recruitment Team will be reviewing all applications. We will then be offering telephone interviews to successful candidates. We can then advise you on the next stage in the recruitment process. Please keep applying.
A great opportunity has become available at our House of Commons Nursery. We are looking for bank staff to join our passionate team.
The nursery is unique, catering exclusively for parents or carers who are either a Member of Parliament or their staff, House of Commons or PICT employee, House of Lords Peer or their staff, Press Gallery Media, Whitehall Parliamentary pass holder or Contractors situated on the Parliamentary estate.
Job Requirements
- Full and relevant child care qualification at level 3 or above.
- Strong knowledge of child protection and safeguarding and the ability to take the lead in vulnerable situations when required.
- Senior experience working in an early year’s setting
- To be a confident leader, articulating your ideas and using planning and preparation to ensure their success.
- To distribute staff and resources effectively, maintaining ratios whilst supporting other rooms.
- To champion LEYF’s values and advocate our mission to save the world one child at a time.
- To continually strive for best practice in yourself and inspiring others.
- Have a passion for making a difference in their communities.
- A child centred approach to teaching using creative and exciting methods to engage and stimulate
Working at House of Commons Nursery and Pre-School
- Beautiful, unique environment
- A ‘home away from home’
- Experienced manager and very welcoming team
- 40 Place setting
Age Range: Birth-5 years
OFSTED Rating: Good
Staff Benefits
We know it’s our people who make LEYF great. That’s why we value each staff member and offer:
• 50% off of childcare
• Refer a friend bonus
• Up to 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days over the Christmas period
• Full access to LEYF Academy – minimum of 8 days per year training covering mandatory courses and additional professional development designed.
• 10% GLL Gym discount
• 7% employer contribution towards pension
• Salary increase after probation
• Overtime pay
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Free life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
Career Progression
At LEYF we aim to promote 50% of our leaders from within and nurture our staff to help them progress in their careers.
Each person who joins the LEYF family will work with their Manager to create a development plan. If you aspire to become a manager or you want to be the best you can be in your role, LEYF, using our coaching and mentoring approach, coupled with our famous LEYF Academy courses, will support your journey.