Preschool assistant needed for January 2020 start

Grindleford and Eyam Playgroup are looking for an assistant to join our well-established team.

We are passionate about children accessing the outdoors and we hope to inspire a love of learning that will last them for a lifetime. The successful candidate will be part of our Woodland Adventures group on Wednesday and Friday.  These sessions provide wonderful opportunities for the children to play and explore. The high adult:child ratio offers our practitioners the opportunity to form a strong relationship with each child; to observe their discoveries and to support them as they find out what they can achieve.

Our ideal candidate:

• has a level 3 childcare qualification, PCGE or other relevant qualification
• has a commitment to delivering high quality early learning
• enjoys working and playing outdoors
• is self-motivated and reliable
• communicates easily and well with children, families and colleague
• is energetic, enthusiastic and fun

Working hours are 9-3pm on Wednesdays and Fridays with the option to add Tuesdays (9-3pm) in the Summer term. The playgroup operates during term time only.

This is a fixed term contract up to 17th July 2020, with the option of a permanent position in September 2020 for the right candidate.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require a criminal records check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

To apply please send your CV to recruitmentatgep@gmail.com.

Closing date for applications: Monday 18th November 2019

Forest school assistant needed for maternity cover

Grindleford and Eyam Playgroup are looking for a forest school assistant to provide maternity cover. The successful candidate will join our well-established Friday forest school session held in the nearby National Trust woodland.

Are you looking for experience of forest school, or thinking of studying for a forest school qualification? We can offer you a great learning opportunity and support from our team of highly experienced leaders.

Our ideal candidate:

• has a commitment to delivering high quality early learning
• enjoys working and playing outdoors
• is self-motivated and reliable
• communicates easily and well with children, families and colleagues
• is energetic, enthusiastic and fun

 A level 3 childcare qualification, PCGE or other relevant qualification would be an advantage.

Working hours are 9.30-12.30 on Fridays, term time only.

This is a fixed term contract covering maternity leave up to 17th July 2020.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require a criminal records check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

To apply please send your CV to recruitmentatgep@gmail.com.

Closing date for applications: Monday 18th November 2019