Directorate for Children & Young People
Childcare Staff Vacancy List
Learning Service, Kirkgate Buildings, Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BY
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Looking for a job in childcare? This vacancy list shows jobs throughout Kirklees in the childcare sector.
This list is produced by Kirklees Council on behalf of childcare providers throughout the Kirklees area. Kirklees Council cannot be held responsible for inaccurate or misleading information.
If you are interested in any of the vacancies please apply directly to the provider listed.
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How to advertise a vacancy
If you are a childcare provider in Kirklees and would like to advertise your staff vacancies here (free of charge) please log in to the Provider Portal and complete the form named “Staff Vacancy Form”, or alternatively telephone 01484 221000 and ask for Suzanne Moorhouse.
Childcare Jobs in Kirklees
Date 19 August 2016
Job Title Experienced Cook
Name & Address Portland Nurseries Limited, 2 Hungerford Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, HD3 3AL Desired
qualifications/ Experience required/ job description
An experienced, enthusiastic and energetic nursery cook needed to work in Ofsted 'Outstanding' Nursery with 5 Scores on the Door, Gold Healthy Eating Award & Soil Association’s Food for Life Award
You will be required to plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks for young children from birth to 5 years of age. You must be capable of preparing 30-150 per sitting and will be expected to cover at other nurseries in the group of varying sizes.
Salary: £14,000 - £17,000 pa
A Certificate in Food Safety is essential Full Driving Licence desirable
Immediate vacancy
To apply visit: www.portlandnurseries.co.uk/recruitment Excellent benefits.
Portland Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding children. DBS check essential. Days/Hours Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm
Date 19 August 2016
Job Title Nursery Cook
Name & Address Les Enfants at Total Fitness, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 0AL Desired
qualifications/ Experience required/ job description
Nursery cook with experience for cooking for large numbers. Ideally have Basic food Hygiene.
This is a Permanent Part time position for a nursery cook with some experience of cooking for large numbers. This is a family run Nursery Environment.
Days/Hours 20 hours per week.
Contact Details Please contact Claire Colley on 01484 513001 or email on tandem@les-enfants.org.uk Closing Date 16 September 2016
Date 19 August 2016
Job Title Nursery Manager
Name & Address Butterflies Day Nursery, 46 Colders Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5JJ Desired
qualifications/ Experience required/ job description
Management experience required.
Minimum L3 Childcare, degree in Early Years preferred.
Full-time, permanent position. Pay dependent upon experience and qualifications.
Days/Hours
Contact Details Debbie Saia 07968 307110 email: butterfliesnursery@ymail.com Closing Date 2 September 2016
Date 19 August 2016
Job Title Nursery Nurse
Name & Address Honley Day Care & Pre Preparatory School, Queens Square, Huddersfield Road, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6QZ Desired
qualifications/ Experience required/ job description
Level 3 childcare qualification essential.
An opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Nurse to join our professional team. You will need to have: A Level 3 childcare qualification, 1 year post qualifying experience in a day care setting, excellent knowledge of child development and EYFS welfare requirements and the ability to communicate well with parents, staff and children. First aid and food hygiene certificates would be advantageous. 30 hours per week plus overtime, salary dependent upon experience.
Days/Hours
Contact Details Please contact the manager, Sarah Brier, for further details on 01484 667300 or send your CV to: manager@honleydaycare.co.uk
Closing Date 26 August 2016
Date 12 August 2016
Job Title Nursery Practitioner
Name & Address Little Acorns Day Nursery, Knowle Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4HL Desired
qualifications/ Experience required/ job description
Minimum level 3. Experience preferred. Good knowledge of working with the EYFS framework.
Days/Hours Full time and part time
Contact Details Amy Poulain or Amy Cooper 01484 850983 or send cv to little123acorn@outlook.com Closing Date 16 September 2016
Date 12 August 2016
Job Title Nursery Nurse
Name & Address Little Leprechauns, Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 8HG Desired
qualifications/ Experience required/ job description
Level 3 qualified.
Position is to start ASAP
Days/Hours This is a part time position based on a 16 hour contract with additional hours if the business requires. Contact Details Please send CV to little.leprechauns2@gmail.com
Or contact Melanie Normanton / Jade Jankowicz - 01924 476700 for further information. Closing Date 24 August 2016
Date 8 August 2016
Job Title Deputy Manager
Name & Address Salendine Nook Preschool, Salendine Nook Baptist Church, Moor Hill Road, Huddersfield, HD3 3SF Desired
qualifications/ Experience required/ job description
Level 3 Early years qualification or above, must of held qualification for a minimum of 2 years. Experience of working in a pre-school environment with children aged 2- 5 years. Experience in supporting the care, learning and development of the children in line with the Early years foundation stage. Ability to effectively lead and manage a team of adults,
including conducting performance management processes. A commitment to equal opportunities and an understanding of the equality and diversity issues.
Permanent position subject to references and DBS check. Knowledge of SENCO, paediatric first aid trained. A positive approach to completing training courses and attending meetings, A commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children.
Days/Hours Monday - Thursday 8am - 3pm Friday 8am - 12 noon, term time only
Contact Details For further information and to request a job application form and job specification, please e-mail: salendinenookpreschool@gmail.com
Date 29 July 2016
Job Title Nursery Practitioner
Name & Address Looby Loos Day Nursery, Kirkroyds Lane, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 1LS Desired
qualifications/ Experience required/ job description
NNEB/NVQ level 2/3
Full time, permanent position. If level 2 will be given training opportunities to go on to level 3.
Days/Hours Full time
Contact Details Louise Kane, louisekane7@sky.com 01484 688974 Closing Date 31 August 2016
Date 29 July 2016
Job Title Out of school club Play worker / Nursery Practitioner
Name & Address ABC Children’s Day Nursery, 193 Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JH Desired
qualifications/ Experience required/ job description
Minimum level 3 NVQ qualification in childcare.
We currently have a vacancy which has become available for a Breakfast / After-School Club and Holiday Club to cover for maternity leave.
Required Skills:
• A passion for working with children, and previous experience in a similar role • Minimum level 3 NVQ qualification in childcare
• Is able to work well in a small team
• Providing safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities, preparing activities, organising the programme, etc. • Providing full care for the children, including: delivering children to school (local), collecting children from school. • Encouraging parental involvement and support.
• Close liaison with parents, schools and other childcare and play related agencies. • Carrying out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework. • Working within agreed policies.
• All successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and 2 satisfactory References. The children you will be working with are aged from 4 years to 11 years old from 3 local schools.
Days/Hours We will be open to discuss full time or part time hours for the right candidate.
Contact Details If you have what it takes to join our team, we'd like to hear from you. Please contact us on 01484 429222 for more information or email at abc.childrensdaynursery@btinternet.com with your current C.V and a cover letter.
Date 29 July 2016
Job Title Nursery Practitioner
Name & Address ABC Children’s Day Nursery, 193 Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JH Desired
qualifications/ Experience required/ job description
Minimum level 3 NVQ qualification in childcare.
ABC Children’s Day Nursery has a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner to join our fun and exciting nursery. We require a qualified staff member at level 3 in childcare on 30 - 40 hour contract per week or 2 members to job share. Experience of working in a quality childcare setting is an advantage. Candidates should be committed to excellent
practice, have a sound knowledge of child development and experience of working within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The successful candidate will help with the smooth running of the nursery and show excellent levels of care for children. The role involves building relationships with staff and parents, and be able to demonstrate how you implement the EYFS within the nursery setting.
ABC Children’s Day Nursery is committed to ensuring everyone in our organisation is responsible for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and 2 satisfactory References. For more information please contact us on 01484 429222.
Days/Hours
Contact Details For more information please contact us on 01484 429222.
Also email your current C.V with a covering letter to abc.childrensdaynursery@btinternet.com Closing Date 26 August 2016
Date 22 July 2016
Job Title Nursery Nurse
Name & Address Kinder Castle, New North Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5ND Desired
qualifications/ Experience required/ job description
We are looking to find a fun loving, caring, qualified practitioner to join our family team. Level 3 or equivalent. Preferably English and Maths GCSE C or above.
Days/Hours
Contact Details For further details and to apply please contact Charlotte Sykes or Nerina Taylor 01484 546666 Closing Date 20 August 2016