Nursery Officer x 4 Posts (Fixed Term)

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job description

Nursery Officer x 4 Posts

(Early Years and Childcare Services, STANLEY’S – South Tyneside)

£27,711 pa pro rata

POST A: 37 hpw x 2 Posts
POST B: 18.5 hpw x 2 Posts

Fixed Term posts for 12 months

The post holder will work in a STANLEY’s Early Years nursery setting. They will be allocated to a specific setting but will be expected to work across the partnership and on occasion, across the Borough. You may be required to move settings permanently as dictated by service need.

You will be expected to cover the nursery between the hours of 8.00 am and 6.00 pm, working shifts as appropriate. You will cover for the Nursery Manager as required and support with inspection processes starting to achieve outstanding status per the setting.

Essential Criteria for the post:

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification
• Level 2 in English (or equivalent to Grade C GCSE or above)

Please check the full title and Awarding Body of your qualification certificate to ensure this meets with the DfE Guidance to allow you to work in an Early Years setting.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Karen Pippet, Early Years Team Manager on 07484011599 or [e-mail]

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Please note that if you apply for this role, all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, please ensure you check your junk mail.

Closing date: Noon, 2 May 2025
Interviews for this post are to take place on 16 May 2025

** Please advise which post you are interested in (Post A and/or Post B) within the 'Supporting Statement' section of the Application form. Thank you.