HELLO AND WELCOME TO DUCKLINGS PRESCHOOL!

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious preschool practitioner to join our team at Ducklings Preschool! We have multiple locations across Milton Keynes, and have been proudly serving our local community for over 24 years! Due to an increase in expected numbers with the future childcare funding changes, we are looking for two preschool practitioners to join our team in Milton Keynes!
We have a lovely team who take a huge amount of pride in our work - which can be seen via our Facebook page and website, please check this out if you are interested in learning more about us.
This job position is for part time work, however, please note we are a term-time preschool. If you have any questions about this or are only looking for part-time work but are still interested in joining our team, please contact us!
An ideal candidate will
- be self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to use your initiative.
- Good communication skills with children support them in their learning and development
-You will be required to help in developing activities that are creative, challenging and in line with the current guidelines
- You must be able to understand and respond to the needs of the children, the parents and staff.
What we’re looking for
- Ideally, you would have a Level 3 or above qualification within early years, HOWEVER, we may be in a position to hire unqualified practitioners too - as long as you have experience, passion and care for working in early years, we’d love to hear from you!
- Ideally, if you are qualified, you would have some experience as an early years educator (Nursery nurse, preschool practitioner, early years educator etc.) although not essential.
- You have knowledge and understanding of the EYFS.
Competitive rates of pay, which will be depend on qualifications and experience, which we are open to discussing upon application.
To ask any questions before applying, please contact us via our website at www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk or call our head office at 07476 079904.
All applicants require an Enhanced Disclosure with a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, and to apply! We hope to hear from you soon.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to £13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• What is your current working notice period?
• Do you have a level 3 NVQ in Childcare and education or above? (Or a similar qualification; Like a Degree in Early Years Education etc.) Please state it here.

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Enhanced DBS (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details