Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

About the role:

The Hobby Horse Children’s Centre, part of Banbury and Bicester College, are now looking for Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse to join our friendly nursery team.

You will assist staff in the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and support the planning and preparation of activities to meet the physical, educational, personal social and emotional needs of the children who attend the Children’s Centre.

We provide childcare for up to 62 children a day, between the ages of three months and 10 years 11 months, including a play scheme for our school age children during the school holidays. 

We have two permanent roles available, either full-time  at 37 hours per week or part-time working 21 hours per week (0.57 FTE) on a rota shift system between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

We are looking for motivated and inspiring individuals, qualified at level 2/3 in Early Years and Childcare or equivalent, and with experience working within Early Years and Childcare.

About you:

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Early Years and Childcare or equivalent
• Experience working with babies and children up to age 5 is essential
• It is desirable if you have experience working with children aged 5 to 10 years 11 months, but this is not essential.
• Up to date knowledge and experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum is essential
• Level 2 Safeguarding qualification is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided

You will also have excellent interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing high quality childcare, and will benefit from being part of a supportive team, working in a varied and interesting role with a variety of opportunities for career development.

We are a great team so if you’d like an informal chat with Helen Collins (Nursery Manager) prior to applying, please do get in touch with us.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Specialised support and development for teaching staff
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee resource groups
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Please note the title of this job advertisement has been changed for advertising purposes only. The successful candidate's job title will be: Nursery Nurse

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.