Early Years Practitioner

Job title: Early Years Practitioners (Manor Gardens Welfare Trust)

Hours: 37 hours (FTE), and sessional staff

Salary: £21,231-£24,054 (NJC Salary Scale 1-2 SCP1-8) Part time posts will be pro-rata according to contracted hours & starting salary scale will be dependent on experience of candidate

Contract: Various – permanent or sessional

Location: Islington, London N7

Hornsey Road Children’s Centre are currently recruiting Early Years Practitioners to join their experienced team of practitioners, and have two full time post, as well as a range of sessional posts at the Centre. These roles will start in October/November 2020. 

The Children’s Centre provides early year’s education and childcare, Monday – Friday, within extended hours, 8am – 6pm. In our care of babies, under twos, and 3-4 year olds we work with the London Borough of Islington as part of the local Bright Start offer to ensure we provide all our children with the best start in life, and promote the importance of early year’s education. Our partnership with all parents and families is greatly valued in achieving this aim.

You would be joining an experienced team and gaining committed and supportive colleagues. You have the potential to gain experience of working with different aged children, and those with additional educational and support needs, as we assess, plan, and respond to the presenting needs of all the children from our local community. You will need a minimum of a Level 3 childcare qualification, and must be able to demonstrate understanding of child development, child protection and Special Educational Needs.

Our organisation, Manor Gardens Welfare Trust (MGWT) is a charity with an excellent history of supporting people, including families and children, to improve their health and wellbeing. We operate predominantly across five London boroughs, and are based in Islington. We work with local communities to empower people in improving their lives, and ensure all children have the best start in life. We deliver Early Years education in two nursery settings in Islington; Manor Gardens Nursery and Hornsey Road Children’s Centre.

Closing date for applications: 20th October 2020. 

We will offer interviews on a rolling basis when suitable applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We will offer the position as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Interviews: w/c 26th October 2020

For a recruitment pack, please email: admin@manorgardenscentre.org or download application form via https://manorgardenscentre.org/about-us/jobs-and-volunteering/ - please note we are recruiting for multiple roles, so please scroll down to find your EYP information/application. 

Manor Gardens Welfare Trust follows safer recruitment procedures, and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Manor Gardens Welfare Trust is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities with which we work. We value, respect and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation or religious belief.