Elmscot Ltd employs over 120 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 childcare 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.
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 provided training and ensure that the needs of every individual 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.
CURRENT NURSERY & SCHOOL'S OUT VACANCIES
Our extensive Staff Benefits, our Employee Application Form and instructions for how to apply can be found below the list of vacancies.
27 January 2012: (ongoing) Due to the rapid growth of our new nursery, further positions are becoming available from March 2012 for qualified Nursery Practitioners (L3) at Hale Day Nursery and Nursery School in Hale. Please contact Hale's Manager, Rachael Lyons on 0161 980 7019 email hale@elmscot.co.uk
27 January 2012 (for immediate start): Deputy Club Leader, School's Out, Altrincham area, requires a L3 qualified PLAYWORKER or CHILDCARER to join our team of friendly professional staff, reporting to the Club Leader and supported by a Group Management team. Hours available between 7.30-9am and 3-6.30pm, term-time only, on various days at different primary schools, so we can be flexible to fit in with you.
In addition, L2 qualified applicants or unqualified applicants who are willing to undertake a qualification can be considered for Playworker roles. Contact Sarah Lowry, Group Manager, for further details on 0161 980 0488 or email sarah@elmscot.co.uk.
Ongoing: SUPPLY TEAM POSITIONS (may lead to permanent positon) - Playworkers and Nursery Practitioners are always required by both nurseries and School's Out to join their supply team caring for children aged 0-8 years. Although qualified (L2 & L3) candidates are preferred, unqualified candidates are welcome as all training is provided. You could even gain a qualification whilst working as we also provide funding support! We offer excellent rates of pay and flexible hours, if you are reliable and trustworthy and have lots of energy and enthusiasm please contact Julie Singleton 0161 903 9040 or email her at Julie@elmscot.co.uk
STAFF BENEFITS
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 (after 12 month's service).
Free Uniform
All staff receive free tunics 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. At Nursery, there are free magazine subscriptions to OK! Magazine, Creative Steps, & Nursery World for staff to enjoy.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
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, Hale, Woodlands or Elmscot), 149 Stockport Road, Timperley, Cheshire WA15 7LT.
We look forward to meeting you.
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