Vacancies
‘Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.’ Helen Keller
The Centre’s educational and care team is comprised from several professional disciplines to enable us to offer your children the very best support. We are collectively known as a pedagogical team and answer to our first names, which is so much friendlier for little people!
Histon Early Years Centre is a Maintained Nursery School serving approximately 120 one-to-four year olds. The Centre is committed to instill a lifelong love of learning and foster in all, the vital social skills needed to contribute to a wider community. We believe that exploration and enquiry in early childhood are the foundations on which children build the rest of their lives; early years education is not just a preparation for the next stage – is it vitally important in itself.
We offer excellent opportunities for career progression and for furthering your own professional development though our whole Centre training days and sector partnerships.
Histon Early Years Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS, medical checks and two satisfactory references.
Caretaker
We require a confident, hard working and enthusiastic caretaker, committed to supporting a busy Centre. Experience in a caretaking or premises maintenance role would be an advantage.
Part-time. Year round, 10 hours per week, to include 7.30am-8am. One day per week to include 9.15am for fire alarm testing. Salary: £5831 – £5937 (£11.18 – £11.39 per hour) depending on relevant experience
An enhanced DBS will be required for this role.
The setting is looking for someone who is:
Cheerful and approachable
Well organised
Has a sense of responsibility and is prepared to work hard
We offer:
A commitment to further professional development
Excellent benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and pension
Pride at being a member of a hard working, outstanding team
Breadth of opportunity to work in a successful Nursery School
Histon Early Years Centre is committed to promoting quality and diversity, providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of nondiscriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken within the Centre.
Histon Early Years Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Bank 3-6pm Assistant Nursery Officer
We have a 3-6pm vacancy for a bank Assistant Nursery Officer to join our team.
We are looking for team players who are passionate about developing children’s lifelong love of learning and who is motivated by providing opportunities that allow children to play, invent and develop their own ideas through project based learning.
We can offer you
Opportunities for individual professional development
Food Hygiene and Safeguarding training
Up to 3 training days a year with the whole team
Regular and varied team building social events arranged for staff, by staff
Access to an employee retailer discount scheme
Visit our Facebook page for up to date photos and videos of Centre life: https://www.facebook.com/HEYCCommunity
Applicants will need to have a genuine interest in caring for young children whilst supporting their dynamic development.
HEYC is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.
Please click the links below for the job description, person specification and application form:
Assistant Nursery Officer
We have a vacancy for an assistant Nursery Officer to join our team, for candidates that want full time, all year round positions who are able to work between the hours of 8am to 6pm.
We are looking for team players who are passionate about developing children’s lifelong love of learning and who is motivated by providing opportunities that allow children to play, invent and develop their own ideas through project based learning.
We can offer you
50% childcare discount for 3 day+ contracts
Opportunities for individual professional development
Food Hygiene and Safeguarding training
Up to 3 training days a year with the whole team
For contracted staff: A generous pension scheme, annual leave which increases with service
Regular and varied team building social events arranged for staff, by staff
Access to an employee retailer discount scheme
Visit our Facebook page for up to date photos and videos of Centre life: https://www.facebook.com/HEYCCommunity
Applicants will need to have a genuine interest in caring for young children whilst supporting their dynamic development.
HEYC is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.
Please click the links below for the job description, person specification and application form:
Early Years Educator
We have a full-time vacancy for qualified Level 3 to join our amazing team.
We are looking for team players who are passionate about developing children’s lifelong love of learning and who is motivated by providing opportunities that allow children to play, invent and develop their own ideas through project based learning.
We can offer you
50% childcare discount, including free childcare during interview
Opportunities for individual professional development
First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding training
3 training days a year with the whole team
A generous pension scheme, annual leave which increases with service
Regular and varied team building social events arranged for staff, by staff
Regular time for planning, preparation and assessment
Access to an employee retailer discount scheme
Visit our Facebook page for up to date photos and videos of Centre life: https://www.facebook.com/HEYCCommunity
Applicants will need to have a genuine interest in caring for young children whilst supporting their dynamic development.
HEYC is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.
Please click the links below for the job description, person specification and application form:
Apprentice Early Years Educator
We have an opportunity for an Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our amazing team.
We are looking for team players who are passionate about developing children’s lifelong love of learning and who is motivated by providing opportunities that allow children to play, invent and develop their own ideas through project based learning.
We can offer you
20% study time and support from senior members of the team
First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding training
3 training days a year with the whole team
A generous pension scheme, annual leave which increases with service
Regular and varied team building social events arranged for staff, by staff
Regular time for planning, preparation and assessment
Access to an employee retailer discount scheme
Visit our Facebook page for up to date photos and videos of Centre life: https://www.facebook.com/HEYCCommunity
Applicants will need to have a genuine interest in caring for young children whilst supporting their dynamic development.
HEYC is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.
Please click the links below for the job description, person specification and application form:
Histon Early Years Centre is committed to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of nondiscriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken within the Centre.
Histon Early Years Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
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