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"In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun." Mary Poppins
We need a caring, motivated, passionate individual to join our exceptional 'Jesters family' at Jesters Danbury Nursery School to provide an excellent, continual and seamless service over the daily lunch period.
'Here at Jesters we strive to offer the very best service, to be an exemplar place of learning through play, the 'go to place' for exceptional childcare. Therefore we only recruit people who excite us, have passion and stamina.' Alison Doherty, Jesters Managing Director
We are an aspirational childcare service, 'building futures' not only for every child in our care, but for our dedicated employees too…
Whether you are looking for your FIRST STEP into your childcare career, are RETURNING TO WORK following a break, or want to PROGRESS YOUR CAREER PATHWAY, Jesters will support you on your journey…
We offer a range of attractive incentives including:
⭐ Career progression pathways
⭐ 'Perkbox' retail benefits & rewards
⭐ Extra annual leave bonuses
⭐ Long service rewards
⭐ Referral programme
⭐ Staff wellbeing scheme
⭐ Upskilling, training & mentoring
⭐ Heavily discounted childcare
⭐ Warm, encouraging, fully supportive 'Jesters Family' environment
Our Early Years Lunch Cover position is at our Jesters Danbury Nursery School, working with children from 3 - 4 years old, involved in our school readiness programme. The position is all year round, part time, permanent post, 11am - 2pm, Monday - Friday.
Job overview
The role of the Early Years Lunch Cover is to assist with the children's own lunch time meal and post lunch activities, to create a safe, fun and welcoming environment for all children and their parents or carers. To deliver the highest standards of welfare and education to all the children in Jesters care, whilst covering the other Nursery School team lunch breaks.
What do you have to achieve?
Assist and support the leadership/management team to deliver:
High standards of care and education.
Compliance with regulatory requirements.
"There's nowhere to go but up." Mary Poppins
Careers soar at Jesters - spread your wings today!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.50 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Monday to Friday
Information about the School
Our Vision – Building futures for the next generation
At our 4 established Early Years settings in Beaulieu, Bicknacre and Danbury, Jesters is here to help every baby and child flourish and reach their full potential through a holistic childcare service for 0-12 year olds. We are an exemplar place of learning- through play, fun, and unique experiences and ‘Ambitions’. Our Early Years Team enjoy variety and excitement in their teaching and learn from outstanding international pedagogy ensuring every day is fulfilling.
Our Hybrid Approach to childcare, education and playwork has been developed by our expert management core including qualified teachers, to encompass the very best practice from respected childcare methods across the world. It is fluid and innovative – supporting our vision.
As a Social Enterprise- Community Interest Company (CIC), Jesters puts children and families at the heart of our service, improving the quality of our local communities’ lives alongside running a healthy, sustainable business.
We are looking to expand our brilliant team across all settings as our dynamic business continues to evolve and thrive.
‘Here at Jesters we strive to offer the very best service, to be an exemplar place of learning through play, the ‘go to place’ for childcare. Therefore we only recruit people who excite us, have passion and stamina.’ Alison Doherty, Jesters Managing Director
For the lucky candidates, the rewards match these expectations. We are an aspirational childcare service, ‘building futures’ not only for every child in our care, but for our dedicated employees too…