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Step into a World of Fun at Early Steps Dudley!
Join us on 📆 Saturday 17th of August from 🕖 10 am - 12 pm for our exclusive Fun Day, where you can tour the nursery, join our "Boogie Mites" sessions and more! 😃
Why Come To Our Fun Day?
🎶 Experience the Boogie Mites Session:
Led by our dedicated team of experts, our Boogie Mites session is designed to ignite your child's early language and communication skills through the power of music and movement!
🎨Face Painting:
A face painter will be on hand to transform little faces into magical creatures, superheroes, and more. This is a perfect opportunity for your child to express themselves and dive into the fun of the day with colorful and creative designs.
🏃Parent & Child Fitness Session:
This session includes fun exercises, playful games, and activities that cater to all fitness levels. It's a wonderful way to stay active, have fun, and enjoy some quality time together with your little ones.
🍪Biscuit Decorating:
Let your child's creativity run wild with our biscuit decorating station. Here, children can design and decorate their own delicious biscuits using a variety of colorful icing, sprinkles, and edible decorations.
👨👩👧👦 Parent Partnership Chat:
Engage in meaningful conversations with other parents and staff about partnership and involvement in your child's development.
🌟Plus lots more!
Early Years Leader
Minimum L3 full & relevant childcare qualification. Experience of Room Leader/Senior Practitioner preferred.
Deputy Manager
Could you be our next Childcare Superstar?
We're currently looking a dedicated Deputy Manager who will work closely with the Nursery Manager and current Deputy and have responsibility for the delivery of high-quality childcare and education to children who attend our nursery.
If you want to play a pivotal role in educating the next generation in a friendly, family-run nursery… join our team today!
The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the future of the nursery as a trusted provider of high quality, flexible childcare for families from the local communities.
In return, we can offer the opportunity to develop your potential at a wonderful, friendly nursery.
Requirements:
➡ Level 3 or above qualification in early years & childcare (or equivalent)
➡ Excellent communication and organisational skills.
➡ Warm and caring personality – friendly and approachable to families.
➡ An excellent knowledge of child development and a commitment to equal opportunities for all children and families.
➡ Confidence in making day-to-day decisions thoughtfully and with a high degree of sensitivity to the needs of children and families.
➡ Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, particularly those applying to childcare.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
➡ To work closely with the Manager and Deputy to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and run the nursery in the absence of the Manager.
➡ To create a welcoming and family-friendly environment. To work in ratio with children and be responsible for key groups of children.
➡ To be always responsible for high standards of care and education of children in accordance with policies.
➡ To order and maintain equipment and resources in the nursery.
➡ To be responsible for admissions in line with the admissions policy, to keep a register and up-to-date records of all children in attendance, and to give regular feedback to parents about their child’s development and progress.
➡ To be responsible for the supervision and management of staff with varying levels of experience and to organise training for them.
Nursery Cook
We're looking for a qualified and enthusiastic cook to join the Fairytales Nursery team!
We are looking for someone with experience who holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate to work 25+ hours per week, between 9.00- 4.00pm Monday-Friday, plus occasional weekends for deep cleaning of the kitchen
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
➡ Planning weekly menus, in conjunction with the Management team.
➡ Co-ordinating the serving of mid-day meals and snacks throughout the day.
➡ Be responsible for food safety within the nursery, including all safety checks relating to children's dietary/allergy requirements, storage and preparation of food.
➡ Keeping records of all hygiene and risk assessments within the kitchen area.
➡ Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen area and for all kitchen equipment.
➡ Attend all meetings relevant to the position, as well as all relevant training to stay up to date on new legislation.
➡ Flexibility within working practices of the setting, undertaking other duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, supporting with staff/child ratios, cleansing of equipment, etc.
L3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner
At Fairytales Nursery, we're thrilled to say that our team is growing, and we're now on the lookout for a qualified practitioner who is ready to take on their next challenge!
This is a Full-Time role, and you will be working 35+ hours over 5 days between the hours of 7.00am - 7.00pm.
You will be working across various rooms within our wonderful nursery and gain fantastic experience working with our friendly and dynamic team of practitioners.
So if you have the following:
→ A great personality with ambition, drive and a willingness to learn
→ Experience working in a similar role
→ Minimum Level 3 Childcare Qualification
→ A thorough understanding of the EYFS (and be able to demonstrate this at interview)
→ High standards of work and cleanliness in the workplace
→ A great work ethic and the ability to work as a team
→ The ability to understand and adhere to policies and practices of the business
→ Of course, you'll also need an Enhanced DBS check!
... then make sure you apply today!
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
➡ Planning and carrying out high quality learning & development activities
➡ Ensuring that the individual needs and interests of the children and families in our nursery are met
➡ Supporting all staff and engaging in a positive staff team
➡ Developing and maintaining a partnership with parents/carers
➡ Ensuring the provision of a high-quality environment that meets the needs of each individual child, while having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories.
➡ Flexibility within working practices of the setting, undertaking other duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc
Apprentice Early Years Assistant
We're looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice to join the Fairytales Nursery Team!
Fairytales offers a paid apprenticeship role, where you will be part of a warm and welcoming team! Gain hands-on experience as you earn your qualifications. You will be required to register with a training provider and attend training weekly to achieve your childcare qualification.
Apprentice role, 30+ hours per week between the hours of 7.00am & 7.00pm
Requirements:
→ GCSE's grade 4-9 / C- A* or equivalent in English and maths are desired but not essential on entry (You may be required to achieve this alongside your childcare qualification)
→ Excellent communication skills
→ Strong organisational and time-management skills
→ A patient disposition and ability to use your own initiative.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
➡ Supporting staff members with planning and carrying out activities
➡ Ensuring that the individual needs and interests of the children and families in our nursery are met
➡ Supporting all staff and engaging in a positive staff team
➡ Developing and maintaining a partnership with parents/carers
➡ Ensuring the provision of a high-quality environment that meets the needs of each individual child, while having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories.
➡ Flexibility within working practices of the setting, undertaking other duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
Cleaner
Are you currently looking for your next role? Do you have experience as a cleaner? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!
We're thrilled to say that our team is growing, and we're now looking for a nursery cleaner to join our wonderful team.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all areas of the nursery clean and tidy, reporting any potential maintenance issues to the nursery manager.
Requirements:
→ Have proven experience in a similar role
→ Able to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the setting at all times
→ Be able to identify any needs/and or issues around the nursery
→ Need a clear and valid DBS – oversea applicants will need a clear and valid certificate of good conduct
Duties and Responsibilities Include
→ To clean all areas of the day nursery including toilets, kitchen, play rooms and staff areas
→ To clean all surfaces of the day nursery including carpets, lino, wooden floors, paintwork, tiles and wallpaper
→ Report any maintenance issues that prevent safe and efficient cleaning of these areas.
→ To remove all bottles and recyclable materials to the relevant position or bin and ensuring anything recyclable is recycled.
→ Ensure there is sufficient stock levels and correct equipment within the nursery, ensuring that shortages do not prevent cleaning.
→ To be committed to the safeguarding of all children
General
Are you looking for the next step in your childcare career?
Here at Fairytales Nursery, we looking for enthusiastic childcare superstars to join our fantastic team and are recruiting for a number of exciting positions
So if you are a passionate, energetic, and dedicated individual who is ready to take the next step, this could be the job for you!
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So if you have the following:
→ Experience of working with young children
→ Excellent communication skills
→ Strong organisational and time-management skills
→ The ability to understand and adhere to policies and practices of the business
→ A full background check!
... then make sure you apply today
Early Years Teacher
Minimum QTS / EYPS relevant to Childcare required.
Finance & Administration Officer
We're looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Finance & Administration Officer to join the Fairytales Nursery team!
The successful candidate will undertake all financial and administration duties in accordance with the office procedures of the company. This will include finance, and a combination of answering telephones, word processing, office machine operation, and customer service.
Additionally, they will be expected to maintain accurate records, have regard for legal and statutory requirements and to support the management team in maintaining the efficient running of the office.
This role is for 20+ hours over 3 days per week, between 9.00- 4.00pm Monday-Friday.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
1. To manage all the incoming and outgoing finance and post at the Company.
2. Support the operation and ethos of the nursery, and all other services provided by the Company.
3. Support the Childcare Manager
4. To ensure that all files and records are maintained in accordance with OFSTED requirements and in
compliance with the requirements of employment and company law.
5. To work as part of a team and to support colleagues.
6. To be flexible with the working practices of the Nursery.
Finance
1. Maintain up to date records of all standing orders, BACS and direct debit payments, cash, cheques,
vouchers coming in and out.
2. To bank all takings promptly under dual control with evidence of payment made. Report to manager.
3. Produce invoices and receipts for all childcare fees.
4. Produce a weekly report of payers / non payers for the Childcare Manager/ Operations Manager/
Director
5. Liaise with childcare manager at all times to ensure there is a flow of communication regarding finance.
6. Accurately process, maintain and submit all necessary documentation to the Local Authority relating to
government funding (Early Learning for Twos and Nursery Education Funding). Ensure income received
balances with expected amounts.
Administration
1. To ensure that all financial/ administration information is kept within the organisation under lock and key
as part of the data protection policy.
2. To maintain an accurate and up to date database with all staff information and all bank staff.
3. To maintain an accurate database for the children registered with the Company and update as necessary.
Utilise a computer and Nursery software to maintain a variety of records, enter and update data
including name and address changes, record holiday dates, change of sessions and more.
4. File all relevant paperwork for the organisation and outside agencies to meet the requirements and
scrutiny of local Authority and Ofsted inspections. To include registers, diaries, risk assessments,
registration forms etc.
5. Assists at reception, answering questions and helping the public in obtaining information about the
childcare available at the Company. To deal with all queries regarding service or provisions provided by
The Company by post / email in person.
6. Update the “what you need to know” information for the kitchen/ inform the kitchen of any children’s
dietary requirements. Inform the manager, staff, all rooms
7. General administration / typing / photocopying at the request of the Childcare Manager.
8. To be prepared to help when other areas of the Nursery may be short staffed, or with domestic duties or
other duties as specified by the Childcare manager.
9. To attend staff meetings as requested.
10. To attend training as requested.
11. Additional ad-hoc duties as required.
Early Years Assistant
Minimum Level 3 Childcare Qualification required.
Nursery Cook
Food hygiene L2 and experience of working in a busy kitchen providing healthy nutrition food for young children.
What We Believe
Our curriculum focuses on empathy, kindness, and respect for others and the environment. Being a family run nursery, we treat each child as if they are our own! As parents, we understand how important your child is. We know that when you leave your child for the day you want complete peace of mind knowing your child is safe and is being cared for by loving staff that will treat your child as a unique individual.
With a home from home environment in mind we follow The Curiosity Approach; this approach brings curiosity, awe, and wonder into early childhood and this helps create and nurture the thinkers and doers of the future. We are proud to have achieved The Curiosity Approach accreditation and were the FIRST accredited setting in the whole of the Dudley Borough.
Visit Our Other Sites To Find Out More About Us
Early Steps Dudley
Bank Road, Gornal Wood, Dudley,
West Midlands,
DY3 2NT
Tipton Toddlers Day Nursery
79 Groveland Road,
Tipton, West Midlands,
DY4 7TB
Fairytales Day Nursery
6 Birmingham Road
Great Barr
Birmingham
B43 6NR
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