NOW RECRUITING
Elmscot Ltd employs over 100 staff, primarily in childcare and education, and also in support services such as catering, administration and finance. We also operate our own Supply Team of temporary staff.
We can offer permanent, temporary, full-time or part-time positions to qualified and unqualified Playworkers and Nursery Practitioners, with a full range of career and training opportunities. We also occasionally have non-childcare positions available.
CURRENT VACANCIES
1 July 2010: Nursery Deputy Manager (maternity cover) at Elmscot Day Nursery Ltd. This is a rare opportunity to extend your experience within an organisation renowned for its quality of childcare provision, where staff are encouraged to contribute their ideas and staff excellence is well rewarded and supported. Elmscot holds an NDNA Quality Counts Award and a Trafford Healthy Setting Award, amongst others. This position, although for 12 months only, could lead to a permanent position within our organisation (11 childcare settings in total). Candidates most hold at least an NVQ L3 or equivalent, and have 2 years experience within a similar setting, ideally with at least 1 year in a management or leadership position. It would suit an existing Deputy Manager looking to extend their responsibilities and experience, a very good Room Leader from a larger organisation, or even a Nursery Manager from a smaller nursery. Salary £16-19,000 pa, plus benefits listed at the bottom of this page which include discounted childcare, a Health Cash Plan, contributory pension, free lunch (from an award-winning kitchen with fantastic chef) etc. We consider every candidate individually and if you are interested in this post we would encourage you to call Rachael Lyons, Nursery Manager, for an informal discussion on 0161 980 0488 (Ext.1). September 2010 start or earlier.
17 June 2010: After School Club Leader, permanent position. 15 hours per week after school, term time only (Holiday Club work a possibility). To start August 2010. £8.40-£9.50 per hour after school, depending upon experience/annual pay reviews. Must have at least 2 years experience working with children aged 3-11 years. Immediate start.
Ongoing: Qualified Permanent or Supply Nursery Practitioners (L2/3 or equivalent).
Hours flexible (part-time and full time positions available). £13,419-£18,564 dependent on qualifications and experience (full time salary/per annum: this is pro-rated for part-time hours). Fantastic training and career development opportunities within the group. If you have lots of energy, enthusiasm and ideas to share, come and join our team. See all the staff benefits too at the bottom of this page. Contact Rachael on 0161 980 0488 (Ext.1).
Ongoing: Before and After School Club Playworkers. We are interested in hearing from practitioners qualified to Level 2 and 3 (CCLD or Playwork or equiv.)for both supply and permanent positions. £7.11-£9/hr dependent on qualifications and experience. Hours are flexible between 7.45-9am and 3-6.30pm term time, with the possibility of work in school holidays too. Contact Janette Sherwood 07931345856 or email schoolsout@elmscot.co.uk for more details
All prospective employees must be of the highest calibre and be committed to providing outstanding child care. All members of our team are expected to keep up to date by undertaking ongoing training and ensure that the needs of every child are well met. All staff must undergo an enhanced CRB check, receive two satisfactory refernces and complete a health declaration form. Staff should also be prepared to undertake our mandatory training requirements within the first year of their employment.
In return, we offer:
Excellent Salaries and Annual Pay Review
Ensuring you are always paid well for your role. Pay increases with qualifications, promotion and performance
Exceptional Holidays
28 days paid holiday/annum, rising to 33 days with long service (pro rata)
Discounted childcare
Staff receive 25% discount on their childcare (50% at School's Out Holiday Club)
Career Development and Regular Appraisals
Annual personal development appraisals ensure you become an excellent practitioner and help you to get to the top and grow your career.
Pension
Elmscot Ltd operates a Stakeholder Pension Scheme with HSBC. If you choose to join the scheme, we will match your contribution up to a maximum of 3% of your monthly salary.
Exceptional opportunities for training from Day 1
Mandatory training for all staff is exceptional. Vocational training encouraged and financially supported. This ensures you are treated as a professional and is reassuring that you work as part of a team of professionals.
Free Health Cash Plan Scheme
It is a valuable benefit available to all staff with 2 or more year’s service as well as managerial staff. It offers cashback on everyday healthcare expenses such as dentistry, optician’s bills including glasses and contact lenses, physiotherapy etc. All premiums are paid by Elmscot Ltd.
Level 1: All staff with 2 or more year’s service
Level 2: Deputy Managers
Outstanding Effort Award
Going the extra mile is recognised by parents & team members and staff can be chosen by the setting Manager to receive a pay bonus.
Attendance Bonus
Staff must have been employed by Elmscot Ltd for at least 12 months at the time of the bonus payment to be eligible.
Paid Sick leave
All staff are entitled to 5 days paid per year.
Free Uniform
All staff receive free shirts, sweatshirt and badge when commencing their new job with us.
Part time/Flexible hours
All staff are encouraged to discuss amending their working hours to support flexible working at any time.
Private Staff Rest Area (Nursery & Holiday Club only)
With free tea and coffee provided, this is an area away from the children where staff can eat, rest, watch TV, keep up to date with childcare journals and just have a break.
Free Lunch (Nursery & Holiday Club only)
All staff are able to request a lunch from the day’s menu free of charge.
Best of all, we have a strong, supportive team and a well-maintained and exceptionally well-equipped working environment.
If you are interested in a position at any of our settings, please contact us to discuss your interest and to obtain Job Descriptions and Person Specifications (what kind of person we need for each role). If you wish to apply for a position, please do so using our Employee Application Form. You can send it to:
Recruitment, (School’s Out, Woodlands or Elmscot), 149 Stockport Road, Timperley, Cheshire WA15 7LT.
We look forward to meeting you.