Salary:     To be discussed at interview depending on qualification and experience.
Hours:      Between 8 am and 6 pm 5 days per week.  

We are looking for highly motivated practitioners with a passion to provide high-quality childcare and education for all children to join our dedicated team

The applicants must be an effective communicator and work well within a team and to be able to participate in the planning and implementation of the EYFS using the characteristics of effective learning,

 Bizzie Bees is a private day nursery that opens 51 weeks.  

Bizzie Bees Nursery is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The position requires full references and enhanced DBS check.

For further information or an application pack please contact Sue Smith on 01582 604678 or Email bizziebeesdunstable@btconnect.com

Closing date:      14 June 2019

Salary:   £10 minimum depending on experience
Hours:   40 hours per week

Caddington is a charity pre-school based in the grounds of Caddington Village School. We are looking for an experienced manager to run the setting and work in partnership with the nursery offering 30 hours with a view to merge with the school in the future. We are looking for a dedicated person to work alongside our current manager during the second half of the summer term with a view to take responsibility for the new academic year.

For further information and an application pack please contact Niki Summers on 07305 439013 or Caddington Pre-School on 07719 080377 or email caddingtonpreschoolmanager@gmail.com

Closing Date:    24 May 2019
Interview Date:  03 June 2019 - Other dates to suit can be arranged

Salary:   £9 per hour
Hours:   TBC candidate needs to be available from 8am finishing no later than 3pm, approx. 24 hrs per week term time only

We are a fast-growing preschool set in the grounds of the local village hall. We plan in the moment and have a firm ethos in outdoor play which is enhanced by our fantastic outdoor space. We are looking for a competent and experienced key worker to join our team as numbers are rising. Must have a joy for life and learning and show great initiative. We would like someone with level 3 or equivalent, who is keen to work as a team, engage with parents and build firm relationships with the children in their care. We hold weekly staff meetings and are open term time. We hold fundraisers throughout the year, out of session time, that we expect staff to help with. We are keen to develop all staff's CPD and give them the opportunity to flourish. We need someone with a strong personality and a great sense of humour to join our excellent team, visits to preschool welcome.

For further information and an application pack please contact Imogen Godfrey on 07765 887868 or email clophillpreschool@gmail.com

Closing Date:    14 June 2019
Interview Date:  Week commencing 01 July 2019

Salary: Up to £796 per week
Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking people and families who have a spare bedroom, to consider caring for children and young people who may display more challenging behaviour. You will be part of a wider, supportive and positive team and will enable a child to remain within and experience a caring home environment. Being an intensive support foster carer can be challenging, but the rewards are incredible. You will help children positively change and improve their health, educational and life chances. You will help teens develop life and independent skills, make better choices and build a brighter future. As an intensive support foster carer you will be caring for children or teenagers who may display verbal or physical aggressive behaviour. They may also have experience of alcohol or substance misuse, criminal offending, self-harming behaviour or sexually harmful or exploitive behaviours.

In return you will receive a foster carer fee and allowance of up to £796 per week. You will also have access to full support both during and out of office hours from experienced staff. We also offer a comprehensive training package and independent advice and guidance.

Please contact http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/children/fostering/intensive-support-fostering.aspx  or call 0300 300 8181  fostering@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

Closing date:   ASAP.
Interview date: TBC

Salary:   £19,757 to £22,022 per annum, pro rata with additional performance related pay up to £25,327 per annum, pro rata
Hours:   18.75 hours per week (term time only)

Cranfield University is an international centre of excellence in research and postgraduate teaching in strategic areas of science, technology, engineering and management, directed by the needs of industry.

Sitting within our campus is our University Pre School for children aged two years nine months to four plus (or compulsory school age) is located in a residential area of the Cranfield campus surrounded by green open space. In our last three inspections by Ofsted, Cranfield University Pre-School was awarded Outstanding in all areas.

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our welcoming, diverse and highly respected Pre School which operates term time only. You will be expected to carry out the exceptional work of the Pre-School, working closely with our Pre-School Leader to contribute and maintain our high standard of Early Years education. You will be expected to deputise in the Pre School Leader’s absence and assist in providing high quality childcare through the promotion of safeguarding and welfare of the children.

NNEB or NVQ Level 3 qualified, you will have experience of working with pre-school children ideally in a culturally diverse environment, as well as some supervisory/ management experience in order to assist in leading an outstanding team. You will already be trained in Safeguarding, Prevent, Food Hygiene, First Aid and with a current DBS clearance, SENDCo training and previous experience in staff supervision is desirable.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit and participate during a pre-school session. A DBS check will be required for this role.

For an informal discussion please contact Jackie Powell, Halls Accommodation Manager on (E): j.powell@cranfield.ac.uk or (T): +44 (0)1234 754342.

At Cranfield, we value Diversity and Inclusion, and aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together harmoniously with dignity and respect and realise their full potential. We actively consider flexible working options such as part-time, compressed or flexible hours and/or an element of homeworking, and commit to exploring the possibilities for each role.

Apply online now at https://jobs.cranfield.ac.uk or contact us for further details on E: hr@cranfield.ac.uk or T: +44 (0)1234 750111 Ext. 2342. Please quote reference number 3056

Closing Date:   10 June 2019

Salary:    NJC scale point range 17-22(£23,836 - £26,317)
Hours:    Full time - 37 hours per week

We are looking to appoint a Children’s Centre Senior Family Support Worker with a minimum of a level 3 qualification in a relevant field e.g. early years, childcare, health, social care or community development. Candidates must hold a full UK driving license and have a grade C or above GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths. For this senior role, we are also looking for candidates with a minimum of two years’ experience in a family support focussed position and for somebody with experience of developing and leading sessions for families, parents/carer, and children. The core purpose of the post is:

• To work both individually and as part of a team in order to provide a mixture of individual and targeted group interventions for parents, carers, children and young people.
• To help to transform the way in which families with children aged 0-5 gain access to and benefit from local services. B. From September 2019, all Children’s Centres within Central Bedfordshire will offer services to families with children up to the age of 12 years old.
• To work alongside Children’s Centre staff and multi-agency partners from local statutory, voluntary and community organisations to offer support and guidance to children, adults and families in a variety of ways in order to address national, local and individual priorities or needs and to achieve agreed aims and objectives.
• Support (and deputise for) the Children’s Centre Manager with any leadership tasks as and when they may arise.
• To comply with all requirements, policies and procedures relating to health and safety of staff and service users, child protection and the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

 Our centre regards keeping our staff and service users safe as its biggest priority so with that in mind, all applicants must be completely committed to safeguarding principles and practises in order that all staff and service users remain safe and well. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the Centre’s Safer Recruitment process, which also includes seeking references before the interview.

Please note that this is an all year round position, not term time only.

This role may require some early evening or weekend work on occasion for which advance notification will be given.

All visits to the Children’s Centre are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

If you would like to work as part of our friendly, supportive and motivated team, then please contact Michelle Hart to arrange a visit and/or request an application pack by calling 01582 699092 or via e-mail to mhart@beehivecc.co.uk.

Closing date:      9am 29 June May 2019
Interview date:    Week Commencing 3 June 2019

Salary:     £9.60 per hour
Hours:     20 hours per week (to include 9-3.30pm on Fridays

Harlington Village Pre School (HVPS) & Wrap Around Care (WAC) is looking to recruit a new member of staff to join our friendly team and support the HVPS/WAC Manager to maintain and enhance the quality of the provision for all children and families.

We are looking for a SENco to provide intervention and support for children with additional needs including those who are exceeding age-related expectations. The suitable candidate should be experienced in working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), SENco trained and hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Childcare.

However, we would be willing to consider an exceptional applicant who wishes to specialise in this area and requires training.

For further information and an application pack please e-mail manager@harlingtonvillagepreschool.org.uk or contact Suzie Bumfrey or Becki Hocking on 07963 534038 or e-mail staff@harlingtonvillagepreschool.org.uk

Closing date:      07 June 2019
Interview date:    14 June 2019

Salary:       £7.50 - £8.50
Hours:        7.30am - 9.00am, 3pm-5.30pm Monday - Thursday

Dawn Until Dusk Ltd, Before, After School & Holiday Club provides high quality, fun, vibrant child centred and affordable out of school play provision for children at 25 schools in and around Bedfordshire. We are now recruiting for an Play Worker at our club within Haynes Lower School.

The hours are from 7:30am - 9.00am and 3pm - 6pm Monday - Friday term time only. Additional hours can be worked at our holiday clubs.

As a Dawn until Dusk playworker, your job role will be fun and you will never have the same day twice! You could be supporting a child with challenging needs, dressing up as a superhero, supervising a bouncy castle disco, helping children to play more harmoniously together, or you could be feeding a baby lamb! The role is undoubtedly the most varied role you will ever come across.

You will also have the opportunity to further enhance your professional development by having the opportunity to enrol in Level 2, or Level 3 childcare courses 90% funded or Level 5 via student loan.

The children’s safety and welfare are paramount to us here at Dawn until Dusk, however messy activities, being silly, dancing around and acting a fool, mud kitchens, bouncy castles and hearing nothing but children’s laughter is also very important to us.

If you feel you are a strong individual but have a playful attitude to life and you have the same ethos as us why don’t you apply today via our website!

Subject to a DBS Check*

For further information and an application pack please contact Katie Davies on 01234930505 or email joinus@kidsdawntildusk.co.uk 

Closing date:      2 July 2019

Salary:   According to Experience + 30% off Childcare if required
Hours:   Full Time  -  40 hours per week between 7am and 6pm

We are a small Private Nursery that opened in Flitwick, Bedfordshire in January 2015. We cater for children aged 3 months – 5 years, in sessions ranging from 3 – 11 Hours per day. We are seeking to employ a bubbly enthusiastic room leader to work in our NEW BABY ROOM.

The ideal candidate must have at least a Level 3 Qualification with experience.

All applicants should have experience of working with children aged 0 – 5 years, plus a good knowledge of EYFS, knowledge and experience of being a Key Worker and must also must be able to work in a team.

For further information and an application pack please contact Vera Crehan on 07734 044318 or email vlcrehan@gmail.com

Closing Date:   30 May 2019

Salary:   According to Experience + 30% off Childcare if required
Hours:   To be Agreed 30 or 40 hours a week - Full Time or Term Time - 3 or 4 days a week 7am to 6pm

We are a small Private Nursery that opened in Flitwick, Bedfordshire in January 2015. We cater for children aged 3 months – 5 years, in sessions ranging from 3 – 11 Hours per day. We are seeking to employ a Full Time or Part Time Level 3 Practitioner to work in our Pre.

The ideal candidate must have at least a Level 3 Qualification with lots of experience.

All applicants should have experience of working with children aged 0 – 5 years, plus a good knowledge of EYFS, knowledge and experience of being a Key Worker and must also must be able to work in a team.

For further information and an application pack please contact Vera Crehan on 07734 044318 or email vlcrehan@gmail.com

Closing Date:   31 May 2019

Salary:   £8.50 to £8.75 per hour
Hours:   Full Time Hours Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm and Part time hours 8am - 6pm 2 - 3 days a week 

Merry Poppets Nursery is a family run business comprising of 5 Nursery settings across Bedfordshire. Our Nursery in Henlow is a purpose built nursery building set in beautiful countryside surroundings. We are currently looking to recruit 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners (Nursery Nurses) to accommodate our expanding nursery numbers to provide high standards of quality childcare within the nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to the children.

The job description and requirements are as follows.

• Observe, support and extend children’s learning
• Plan appropriately for children using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance
• Maintain accurate and effective children’s records
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members
• Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion
• Work with the Childcare and Education team to continuously improve quality of childcare and education
• Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand, and when necessary follow, Child Protection Procedures
• Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and that Food Safety Regulations are complied with
• Work with area SENCOs, EYFS advisors, health professionals and local Sure Start programmes as appropriate
• Comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS or relevant statutory regulations
• Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with advisory teachers, schools, area SENCOs and
  other agencies that may visit the setting
• Learn about current developments in childcare and education policy and practice
• Be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their
  families.

BENEFITS:

• Family run / owner managed business
• Discounted nursery fees for staff parents
• Uniform provided
• Closed on Bank Holidays
• Training opportunities to enhance and support your career

For further information and an application pack please contact Amy Green on 01462 850242 / 01462 812470 or email Admin1@merrypoppets.co.uk

Closing Date:   31 May 2019

Salary:   Dependant on experience and qualification 
Hours:   33.25 per week, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8.45am-3.15pm, Wed 8.45am - 4pm

This village Pre-School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, is looking for a level 3 childcare professional with passion and enthusiasm to join our friendly team to start in September 2019.

For further information about our Pre-School visit www.pirtonpreschool.co.uk and for an application pack please contact Karen on 01462 711817 or email manager@pirtonpreschool.co.uk

Closing Date:    19 June 2019
Interview Date:  Week commencing 24 June 2019

Salary:      Competitive. Training opportunities 
Hours:      up to 45 hours availible

This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to run their own Forest school with the support of an experienced management team.

We are seeking a level 3 qualified forest school leader who ideally has good knowledge of early years children.

We also have plans to extend our forest school services out to the community as well as delivering session in our holiday clubs for children 5-12 years.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for their own project to deliver and maintain in your own privet forest. 

For further information and an application pack please contact Gemma Porterfield on 01462342050.

Closing date:        24 May 2019
Interview date:      28 May 2019

Salary:     Competitive.  Training opportunities 
Hours:      Holidays - 7:00 - 18:30 Mon- Fri.  Plus 6-weekend setups 9:00-13:00.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to run their own holiday club with the support of an experienced management team. 

We are seeking two teams of experienced childcare professionals, sports coaches and playworkers with passion and enthusiasm to help deliver and develop high-quality play opportunities for children aged 5- 12 years, at our new holiday clubs due to open in Spring/summer 2019.

Purpose of post

To provide a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities, and to organise an appropriate range of leisure activities for children between the ages of four to eleven years of age.

Key areas

• To ensure a high standard of physical, personal, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children placed in the out of school facility
• To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
• To give support to other team members within the facility
• To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop

Supervision and care 

For further information and an application pack please contact Gemma Porterfield on 01462342050.

Closing date:        24 May 2019
Interview date:      28 May 2019

Salary:     Competitive. Training opportunities 
Hours:     Holidays - 7:00 - 18:30 Mon- Fri. Flexi shifts are available. Plus 6 Saturdays 9:00-13:00 for setups

This is an exciting opportunity for students or professional wanting to support children’s play opportunities.

We are seeking two teams of experienced childcare professionals, sports coaches and playworkers with passion and enthusiasm to help deliver and develop high-quality play opportunities for children aged 5- 12 years, for two of our new holiday club due to open spring/summer 2019.

Purpose of post

To assist the play co-ordinator/leader in providing a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities, and to organise an appropriate range of leisure activities for children between the ages of four and eleven years old.

Key areas

• To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the out-of-school facility
• To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
• To give support to other team members within the facility
• To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop
• Supervision and care of children
• Direct play work.

For further information and an application pack please contact Gemma Porterfield on 01462342050.

Closing date:         24 May 2019
Interview date:       28 May 2019

Salary:      Competitive salary
Hours:      8am - 6pm. Monday to Friday’s. 

We are seeking an experienced toddler room leader to join our team and make the toddler room their own project.

We work with the in the moment planning model and have our own unique application for online tracking and communication with our families, saving you time from hours of paperwork and more time to enjoy with the children.

Our toddler room has a maximum of 12 children and three practitioners and our nursery and preschool have a maximum of 32 children, offering a very intermate, caring workplace for both staff and children.

We are lovely enough to have our own privet forest, 3 lakes, petting area and parks which allows for us to really explore outdoor learning with our children.

Our company offers an array of training opportunities for you to develop your skills and knowledge.

Successful applicants will have a full and relevant level 3 qualification in childcare or above and at least 1 years of experience as a room leader. Applicants without experience will be considered but must display strong skills in this area.

If you are looking for a new start with a refreshing new approach to childcare, in delightful surroundings this could be the opportunity you are looking for.

For further information and an application pack please contact Gemma Porterfield on 01462342050.

Closing date:       24 May 2019
Interview date:     28 May 2019

Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employers will carry out enhanced DBS checks on all staff and volunteers.<