Brief for Applicants Introduction This brief sets out information for applicants for the post of Nursery Practitioner for Ormitots Preschool (Ormiston Families Enterprises Ltd) based at Ormiston Meadows Academy, Peterborough. You will find enclosed the job description, person specification, application form and other background material. Ormitots is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We ask individuals to complete a monitoring form to help us monitor the diversity of applicants. It will be separated from your application form and will not be seen by anyone involved in recruitment to this job. The Post We are seeking to appoint a Nursery Practitioner for 37.5 hpw, 42 weeks per year, to work in our new preschool setting. Full time hours are 37.5hpw Please ensure that you meet all essential criteria on the person specification enclosed before applying for this role. We set high standards of family friendly employment policies. There is a standard 37.5 hour week in the organisation. Salary The starting hourly rate is 7.75 per hour. Probationary Period The post is subject to a probationary period of six months during which your progress will be monitored in accordance with agreed objectives. Environment/Location The post is based at Ormitots Preschool, Ormiston Meadows Academy, Orton Brimbles, Peterborough PE2 5YQ Application Process Only applications using the Ormitots application form returned by 9am, Friday 9 th February 2018 will be considered. If you need any of the materials in a different format e.g. large print format do not hesitate to let us know. If you are selected for interview from the information you provided in your application form, you will be advised of this following the closing date. Please note: Only successful applicants will be contacted by Ormitots.
This post involves regular contact with children and is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You are required to declare any convictions, bind over orders and cautions, including any pending, even if they would otherwise be regarded as spent under the Act. An enhanced with barred list disclosure from Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for the successful candidate. The disclosure of such information will not bar you from the post unless it is considered that the relevance and circumstances of offences renders you unsuitable for the post. Ormitots encourages all candidates called for interview to provide details of their criminal record at an early stage in the application process. This information can be sent under separate, confidential cover to the Human Resources, Ormiston Families, 333 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 9BU. Ormitots guarantees that this information will only been seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. The post will be offered subject to satisfactory qualifications, references and a satisfactory declaration of health. The post will also be offered subject to the production of relevant documents as listed in the Immigration (Restriction on Employment) Order 2004. The successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of identity and qualifications. Applications will be considered and those shortlisted for interview will be informed. If you have not heard by the interview date we thank you in advance for your interest and ask you to assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Closing date for completed applications: 9am, Friday 9 th February 2018 Interview date for short listed candidates: TBA Please send completed application form to: Emma Gough Nursery Manager Ormitots Preschool Ormiston Meadows Academy Orton Brimbles Peterborough PE2 5YQ Or email to: ormitots.meadows@ormistonfamilies.org.uk
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Job Description Service: Ormitots Location: Ormiston Meadow Academy Primary School, Peterborough Job Purpose: To work within the preschool team to deliver high quality care and learning experiences for young children. Main Tasks: To provide all aspects of basic care for the children within the preschool. To assist in the planning and provision of age appropriate child and adult led activities within the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. To act as Key Person for allocated children, completing observations and maintaining learning journey s to record their progress and development. To maintain relevant records and complete appropriate assessments for key children ie two year old progress checks and EYFS profiles. To ensure the preschool provides a high quality, safe, stimulating and supportive environment in which children are recognised as unique, competent and active learners. To undertake appropriate training and professional development activities as required. To ensure the effective use of equipment and resources and routine cleaning of toys/equipment to maintain the hygiene and safety within the preschool. To actively promote the provision with potential and existing parents and outside agencies. To adhere to Safeguarding, including child protection, policy, procedures and practices. To develop and maintain strong partnership and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day to day caring and early learning needs. To implement and maintain effective programmes of parent partnership as part of the nurseries inclusive ethos. To work within Ormitots policies and procedures, including Safeguarding, Access of Storage and Information, Equality and Diversity, Participation, Quality and Health and Safety. Comply with relevant external standards and Quality Marks. To carry out any additional appropriate duties as instructed by the Nursery Manager.
Person Specification: Nursery Practitioner Criteria Full and relevant level 3 qualification or equivalent (minimum) Essential/ Desirable Essential Measured by Application form/certificate Experience of working in an early years setting Desirable Application form/interview Experience of working with children over two Desirable Application form/interview Baby/toddler room roles training specifically related Desirable to the care of babies/toddlers. Application form/interview Current paediatric first aid certificate Desirable Application form/interview Current food hygiene certificate Desirable Application form/interview Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and ability to plan and evaluate age appropriate /Task activities. Excellent organisational skills and ability to keep accurate records Awareness of OFSTED inspection standards and frameworks Demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of safeguarding theory, policy and practice, including child protection. Good knowledge of health and safety legislation. Desirable Application form/interview Good knowledge of other legislation relating to early years such as EYFS statutory guidance, Every Child Desirable Application form/interview Matters and the SEN Code of Practice. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people. Ability to problem solve basic issues Essential Application form/interview/task Good understanding of equal opportunities and diversity. Competent in the use of MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook. Desirable Application form/interview Experience of managing own work load and experience of resolving issues. Desirable Application form/interview A positive professional attitude. Knowledge and skills of partnership working with parents. Knowledge and skills of partnership working with other professionals Desirable Application form/interview
Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy Ormitots complies fully with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. It undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed. This policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is made available to all Disclosure applicants at the outset of the recruitment process. Ormitots is committed to the fair treatment of its employees, potential employees and users of its services regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, marital status or caring responsibility, sexual identity, age, physical, sensory or learning disability, mental health, political opinion, religion or belief, class, HIV status, employment status or part-time status, offending behaviour unrelated to the post or trade union activities. Ormitots actively promotes equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Ormitots selects all candidates for interview based on the criteria drawn up for the position. A Disclosure is only requested after a thorough risk assessment has indicated that one is both proportionate and relevant to the position concerned. For those positions where a Disclosure is required, all application forms and recruitment briefs will contain a statement that a Disclosure will be requested in the event of the individual being offered the position. Where a Disclosure is to form part of the recruitment process, Ormitots encourages all applicants called for interview to provide details of their criminal record at an early stage in the application process. Ormitots requests that this information is sent under separate, confidential, cover to Human Resources, Ormiston Families, 333 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich and guarantees that this information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. Unless the nature of the position allows Ormitots to ask questions about a candidate s entire criminal record only questions about "unspent" convictions as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be asked. Ormitots will ensure that those who are involved in the recruitment process have been suitably trained to identify and assess the relevance and circumstances of offences. Ormitots will also ensure that they have received appropriate guidance and training in the relevant legislation relating to the employment of ex-offenders, e.g. the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Ormitots will ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. Ormitots will ensure that every subject of a DBS Disclosure is aware of the existence of the DBS Code of Practice and make a copy available on request. Ormitots undertakes to discuss any matter revealed in a Disclosure with the person seeking the position before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar any applicant from working with Ormitots. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offences.
Reward & Recognition Employee Training and Development Commitment to the professional and career development of our employees. Your Ormiston Your Ormiston is our benefits and communication hub; details of all our benefits housed in one location plus employees have access to a wide variety of shopping discounts. Annual leave 23 days annual leave plus public holidays (part time employees receive a pro rata allowance according to the number of hours they week per week). Childcare vouchers We provide a childcare voucher scheme to all employees regardless of length of service. The vouchers are offered as a salary sacrifice which is deducted from monthly salaries.