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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 and address
Desired qualifications /
experience required / job
description
28 November 2014
2 x Level 3 Nursery Nurses
Willow House Day Nursery, Colne Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3AY
Level 3 qualified nursery nurses with at least 2 years post qualifying experience working in the 0-5 years age range.
Full time positions in the pre-school room and toddler room, after completion of a successful 3 month trial period.
Salary is to be negotiated with the successful applicants.
Days / hours
Contact details
Closing date
Full time
Please send your c.v.to our e-mail address which is [email protected]. Our phone number is 01484 542613
12 December 2014
Date
Job Title
Name and address
Desired qualifications /
experience required / job
description
Days / hours
Contact details
28 November 2014
Nursery Practitioner
Nightingales Day Nursery, 144 New Hey Road, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 4BZ
Level three nursery nurse required with a minimum of two years experience. Applicant must have sound knowledge of EYFS and
previous experience in a nursery environment.
This is a permanent position. The post is subject to a DBS check and references will be sought.
Closing date
19 December 2014
Please send Email CV to [email protected]
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Date
Job Title
Name and address
Desired qualifications /
experience required / job
description
Days / hours
Contact details
Closing date
28 November 2014
Pre-School Practitioner
Wellhouse Pre-School, Wellhouse Lane, Mirfield, WE14 0BE
Must have Level 3 childcare qualification.
The rate of pay is £7.30 - £7.80 per hour and after a 3 month trial period is a permanent position.
Date
Job Title
Name and address
Desired qualifications /
experience required / job
description
24 November 2014
Temporary Pre-School Assistant
St John’s Under 5’s Pre School, 125 Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 3NT
Level 3 in Childcare and development or equivalent with at least 2 years experience in a pre-school setting.
The vacancy is a temporary post until July 2015. You will be expected to act as a key person for a group of children which will
involve detailed record keeping. You should have a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and be expected to
demonstrate your observation skills if selected for interview.
32 hours per week term time only.
Please contact us to request an application pack or if you require any additional information. Lorraine Pearson (Manager). 125
Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury Moor, West Yorkshire WF13 3NT. Telephone 01924 407987. Email [email protected]
Days / hours
Contact details
Closing date
This position is for 20.25 hours per week working Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.45am - 3.30pm term time only.
Tracey Morn or Carly Bould 01924 493216
8 December 2014
5 December 2014
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Date
Job Title
Name and address
Desired qualifications /
experience required / job
description
24 November 2014
Senior Setting Worker
Pre School Learning Alliance, Thornton Lodge Early Years Centre
The Opportunity: The Pre-school Learning Alliance is a leading charity, also the largest voluntary sector provider of childcare
services. We have an exciting term-time opportunity in our Thornton Lodge Early Years Centre, based in Huddersfield.
Benefits: You will have the opportunity to join a company pension and regular access to training and development opportunities.
You will provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the setting and maintain a safe, stimulating and
enjoyable environment. You will also contribute to planning and delivering a foundation stage curriculum.
Essential criteria for this role is a minimum level 3 early years education and childcare qualification and post qualification
experience within this area. You will also be required to supervise setting staff working in your specific area and have an
understanding of child development and children’s needs.
£12,494 per annum (actual salary inclusive of holiday pay entitlement)
CV’s will not be considered. Interview date: Wednesday 10 December 2014
Further vacancies will arise across the country, visit www.pre-school.org.uk for details.
The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check
Days / hours
37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri, term time only
Contact details
For further details and an application pack please contact Pre-school Learning Alliance, Unit 5, County Workshops, Wood Street,
Dewsbury, WF13 1QU or call 01924 460930. Alternatively email [email protected]
All completed applications must be returned to [email protected].
12 noon, Wednesday 3 December 2014
Closing date
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Date
Job Title
Name and address
Desired qualifications /
experience required / job
description
24 November 2014
Creche Support Worker (flexible)
Career opportunities with the Pre-school Learning Alliance
The Opportunity
The Pre-school Learning Alliance is a leading early years Charity, also the largest voluntary sector provider of childcare services. We
have an exciting opportunity in our West Yorkshire (South) sub-committee working throughout the Kirklees District for Creche
Support Workers to join our bank staff list.
Benefits
If you join the Pre-school Learning Alliance, you will have the opportunity to join a company pension and regular access to training
and development opportunities.
£8.80 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay entitlement)
Flexible staff will be called upon to work in creches as and when they arise, although there are no guaranteed hours of work.
Various hours available
You will provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending Creches within Children's Centres and settings
and maintain a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment. You will also contribute to planning and delivering a foundation stage
curriculum.
Essential criteria for this role is a minimum level 2 early years education and childcare qualification and post qualification
experience within this area.
Food Hygiene and Paediatric First Aid Certificate is desirable.
CV’s will not be considered.
The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Days / hours
Contact details
Closing date
For further details and an application pack please contact the Pre-school Learning Alliance, Unit 5, County Workshops, Wood St,
Dewsbury WF13 1QU, or call us on 01924 460930. Alternatively you can e-mail us at [email protected]
All completed applications must be returned to [email protected]
Further vacancies will arise across the country, visit www.pre-school.org.uk for details.
19 December 2014
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Date
Job Title
Name and address
Desired qualifications /
experience required / job
description
Days / hours
Contact details
20 November 2014
Nursery Nurse
Hawthorne Private Day Nursery, 57a Station Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9AU
Level 3 or Level 2 nursery nurse.
Full or part time positions available. We are a very busy nursery and are keen to recruit a fun and enthusiastic nursery nurse to join
the team.
Full time or part time
Rebekah Clee / Zoe Barrow (01484)861393. [email protected]
Closing date
14 December 2014
Date
Job Title
Name and address
Desired qualifications /
experience required / job
description
Days / hours
Contact details
19 November 2014
Full and part time Qualified Nursery Practitioners
Grey Fell Academy, Penistone Road, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8AZ
Due to expansion we are seeking 2 enthusiastic practitioners, NVQ 3 or equivalent, Level 2 will be considered.
We require a minimum of 2 years experience within a childcare setting and you must have sound understanding of EYFS and the
key person system to come and join our friendly and successful team.
Grey Fell Academy is an Ofsted outstanding nursery which we achieved in 2009 and again in 2013 and we are set in 1 acre of
picturesque grounds.
Full and part time
Lisa Gill or Louise Stocks, tel 01484 685383. Email [email protected]
Closing date
Closing date for full time position is 28th November 2014 and closing date for part time position is 31st December 2014.
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Date
Job Title
Name and address
Desired qualifications /
experience required / job
description
16 November 2014
Temporary Playgroup Assistant
Christ Church Playgroup, Christ Church, Church Street, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 9DL
Must hold at least a level 2 qualification in childcare. Applicant must have previous experience in working with children aged 2-5
years.
This is a temporary part-time position to cover maternity leave in July 2015 with the possibility of extension of the position after
this date. Overtime will be available. Rates of pay depend on level of qualification and start at £7.00 per hour
Days / hours
The hours of work are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1.00pm - 4.30pm and Wednesdays 12.00 noon to 3.30pm.
Contact details
Would prefer applicants to email [email protected] - if possible with confirmation of their qualifications
and an address to send the application to. Alternatively send C.V 's to Christ Church Playgroup, Church Street, Moldgreen,
Huddersfield, HD5 9DL. Or contact Paula Miles 07963142696 for further information.
18 December 2014
Closing date
Date
Job Title
Name & Address
24 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
1 December 2014
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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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