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.
Want to become a childminder?
For information about becoming a childminder in Kirklees please contact the Family Information Service on 01484 414887.
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”. User names and passwords to access the Provider Portal are available from the Directorate for Children
& Young People Sufficiency Team. If you are a provider of Free Early Education & Care your user name and password is the same as you are using to
submit your EY Funding claims, however, if you have forgotten your user name or password or to request a log-in please contact Suzanne Moorhouse or
alternatively telephone 01484 221000 and ask for Suzanne Moorhouse.
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Childcare Jobs in Kirklees
Date
Job Title
Name & Address
24th October 2014
Apprentice Nursery practitioner
Grey Fell Academy, Penistone Road (Penistone Road (next to Cross Roads Pub A635), Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8AZ
Desired qualifications/
Experience required/ job
description
We are seeking an Apprentice to join our Ofsted Outstanding team to complete their Level 3 qualification while gaining
experience in the nursery environment. Candidates must be 17 or older.
Days/Hours
Contact Details
Closing Date
Lisa Gill or Louise Stocks 01484 685383
1st December 2014
Date
Job Title
Name & Address
24th October 2014
Nursery Nurse
Willow House Day Nursery, Colne Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3AY
Desired qualifications/
Experience required/ job
description
Must have level 3 childcare qualification and have at least 2 years post qualifying experience working in the 0-5 years age
range.
This is a full time position working in our pre-school room, upon completion of a successful 3 month trial period.
Salary is to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Days/Hours
Full time
Contact Details
Please send CV to [email protected] or telephone 01484 542613 for further details.
Closing Date
31st October 2014
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Date
Job Title
Name & Address
17th October 2014
Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse
Barnaby’s Day Nursery, The Barn, Mearhouse Farm, Sheffield Road, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 7HA
Desired qualifications/
Experience required/ job
description
Minimum Level 3 or equivalent childcare qualification.
Experienced Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse wanted to join our unique outdoor setting in New Mill. This is a great
opportunity to join us and would particularly suit an enthusiastic person committed to a career working with children.
We are offering the chance to become a valued part of our existing team in a full time role with an excellent salary of at
least market rate (or above the market rate for a good mix of personal qualities or a higher level of experience).
Days/Hours
Contact Details
Clare Short 01484 683083 or [email protected]
Closing Date
14th November 2014
Date
Job Title
Name & Address
17th October 2014
Deputy Manager
Kinder Castle, 75 New North Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5ND
Desired qualifications/
Experience required/ job
description
Minimum level 3, experience essential in senior/leadership role.
Full time - Temporary Maternity cover - approx 1 year.
Days/Hours
Contact Details
Charlotte Sykes 01484 546666, email CV to [email protected]
Closing Date
31st October 2014
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Date
Job Title
Name & Address
17th October 2014
Full/Part Time Early Years Practitioner
Little Acorns Nursery, Knowle Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4HL
Desired qualifications/
Experience required/ job
description
Minimum Level 3. Experience preferred. Good grasp of EYFS essential.
Days/Hours
Contact Details
Please send CV to [email protected]
Closing Date
7th November 2014
Date
Job Title
Name & Address
17th October 2014
Qualified Nursery Nurse
Peek-a-boo Nursery, 1 Cambridge Street, Batley, WF17 5JH
Desired qualifications/
Experience required/ job
description
Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Child Care / NNEB or equivalent.
Temp. position 2 days per week ( Wed & Thurs ) to cover maternity leave. £6.50 per hr
Days/Hours
Contact Details
Closing Date
Please forward CV to email [email protected] or for further information contact Amanda Ratcliffe 01924
477717
31st October 2014
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Date
Job Title
Name & Address
10th October 2014
Nursery Nurse
Batley Carr Day Nursery, 18 Wilson Wood Street, Batley, WF17 7LE
Desired qualifications/
Experience required/ job
description
Experienced Level 3, First aid qualified, safeguarding training.
Days/Hours
Contact Details
Closing Date
Amy Dawson/ Toni Hall, 01924 468959, [email protected]
31 October 2014
Date
Job Title
Name & Address
8th October 2014
Nursery Nurse
Stepping stones, 16 Waingate, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5NR
Desired qualifications/
Experience required/ job
description
Days/Hours
Applicants must have a minimum of Level 3 qualification.
Nursery Nurse required for our busy toddler and baby room. A wonderful opportunity for the right person to work in our
Ofsted rated outstanding nursery.
Applicants must have good communication skills and work well as part of a team.
Full time / part time / job share
Contact Details
Closing Date
Andrea Thornton, telephone 01484 843035
7th November 2014
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Date
Job Title
Name & Address
16th September 2014
Nursery Cook
Carousel Day Nursery, 26 Broad Lane, Upperthong, Holmfirth, HD9 3JS
Desired qualifications/
Experience required/ job
description
Food Hygiene training. Experience of cooking homely food and a love of working with children and a small friendly staff
team. The job involves cooking a healthy menu and making sandwiches daily, planning the weekly shop, keeping records
up to date and maintaining a high standard of hygiene.
Days/Hours
It is a full time position with a rate of pay above minimum wage.
Full time
Contact Details
Closing Date
Donna Hobson or Lucy Wills 01484 686552
31st October 2014
Date
Job Title
Name & Address
12 August 2014
Relief Playworkers (Casual Bank)
Meltham Community Pre-school, Meltham Baptist Church, Mean Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5QS
Desired qualifications/
Experience required/ job
description
We are seeking people interested in joining our pool of Relief Playworkers to work on a casual basis alongside our
permanent Pre-school staff. Childcare experience and/or qualifications are desirable but not essential. However you
must be able to work as part of a team, have commitment to working effectively with young children and their
parents/carers and be interested in providing a quality pre-school experience that supports the care, learning and
development of children aged 2-5, in line with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Satisfactory
clearance from an Enhanced DBS check is a requirement for these roles.
This is a relief role so hours are as and when required to cover staff absences or when extra staffing cover is required. A
Playworker covering a pre-school session would be required to work from 9.15am-12.15pm and may occasionally also be
required to help with lunch club which would require working from 9.15 am – 1.15pm. Our pre-school operates from
Monday - Friday in term time only. National minimum wage applies.
For further information, a job description and application form please email [email protected]
or contact Jane Morrow, Senior Supervisor on 07703594434
Days/Hours
Contact Details
Closing Date
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Date
Job Title
Name & Address
17 June 2014
Casual Playworkers
Lindley Out of School Club, Lindley and Birchencliffe sites.
Desired qualifications/
Experience required/ job
description
We require relief playworkers for our out of school clubs in Lindley and Birchencliffe.
You must hold a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in childcare and be flexible, reliable and available to work at short notice.
Days/Hours
Contact Details
Closing Date
As and when required.
07894587130
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