Nursery Officer (Term Time Only)

The Manchester College has many Campus locations across Greater Manchester, each with its own specialist cutting-edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment.  We are the largest Further Education College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners.

We now have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Nursery Officer at our Harpurhey site (will be based at Openshaw nursery from the end of August) on a permanent, full time (37 hours per week over 40 weeks Term Time only) basis.

For example if salary was offered at £17,748.57 your pro rata salary would be £13,652.75

As a Nursery Officer your role is to ensure stimulating, personalised high quality care for all children. You will follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, Ofsted and Local Authority day care standards while planning for individual children's needs in your key family group taking into account different levels of abilities. You will ensure nursery and safeguarding policies and procedures are followed and that children are well cared for, nurtured and kept safe at all times. To support every child to achieve their potential you will complete tracking documentation including observations and learning journeys for each child. You will work collaboratively with parents/carers to achieve the best possible outcomes of the children.

In order to do this, you will need:

• Level 2 qualification in childcare/education,
• Paediatric first aid,
• Safeguarding training,
• Maths and English Level 2 (or equivalent),
• Experience of working in an early years/childcare setting,
• Knowledge of the EYFS Framework and Ofsted Common Inspection Framework.

The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.  We have also recently been awarded the Investors in Diversity award.

All applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the job description for shortlisting purposes.

Salaries are based on skills, qualifications and experience. All salaries are subject to job evaluation

Please apply via the link.