Vacancies
Current Vacancies
We always recommend that prospective candidates contact us to arrange a visit and to have an informal chat before deciding to apply for a job with us.
Lunchtime Supervisory
Assistant
Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Are you enthusiastic and keen to develop in your role? Do you enjoy working with young children? If yes, this job could be for you!
Our recently graded outstanding nursery (May 2023) currently has a vacancy for a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to provide support for children aged from 3 months to 5 years old. The ability to demonstrate initiative, to be flexible and to work as part of a team are all essential skills required for this role.
We pride ourselves on our extremely successful, fun, nurturing environment with highly skilled staff. Our belief is that our children thrive because they are consistently happy, engaged and safe at nursery.
Our staff benefit from 24 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (based on full time, 52 weeks contract), increasing after the 5th year of service. We offer staff discounts on goods and services such as holidays, insurance, loans, health and fitness, broadband TV and phone services, food and drink and much, much more. There are excellent CPD opportunities including training days and support given to gain further qualifications if desired. In addition, we offer employee support, which includes access to confidential counselling and health advice. As a Hampshire Nursery School, there is the option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
∞ This is a 11.25 hours per week, permanent role, term time only, with a competitive starting salary (Hampshire County Council Grade A) ∞
The Centre is open from 7.45am – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Hours of work will be Monday – Friday, 11:00am – 1:15pm
Visits to the Nursery are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office if you wish to visit on 01329 232095. For more information or to apply, please see our website www.haven-sch.org or come into reception to pick up an application pack. We look forward to meeting you!
∞ Closing Date – Friday 5th December at midday ∞
Due to the high priority of this role, applications will be reviewed upon receipt and successful candidates will be contacted regarding interview arrangements ASAP prior to closing date.
We advise candidates to submit their application for this role as soon as possible as candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date.
Early Years Practitioner
Are you ready to go on a bear hunt?
Can you find the end of the sellotape while having your hair done?
Do you find it just too hard to resist the muddy puddles? Are you passionate about providing the best for children?
If yes, this job could be for you!
Our OUTSTANDING nursery (May 2023) currently has a new vacancy for an Early Years Practitioner due to the promotion of the current postholder, to provide high quality care and learning opportunities for children age 3 months to 5 years old. We are looking for someone fun, flexible and willing to learn.
We are seeking team players who want to continue to develop their excellent early years practice. Fantastic opportunities for professional development and training available. We are a trauma and attachment aware school, a Forest school and SEND Hub. We are a large nursery team who are dedicated in supporting young children to grow. We would love you to join us and find out for yourself how much we care about our staff, children and families.
Our staff benefit from 24 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (based on full time), increasing after the 5th year of service. We offer staff discounts on goods and services such as holidays, insurance, loans, health and fitness, broadband TV and phone services, food and drink and much, much more. There are excellent CPD opportunities including training days and support given to gain further qualifications if desired. In addition, we offer employee support, which includes access to confidential counselling and health advice. As a Hampshire Nursery School, there is the option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
∞ Applicants MUST hold at least a level 3 Childcare related qualification ∞
This is a fixed-term role (could become permanent), 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year with a salary range of £25,186 - £26,244 (Grade C).
The Centre is open from 7.45am – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Hours of work will be on a shift basis to cover these opening hours.
Visits to the Nursery are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office if you wish to visit on 01329 232095. For more information or to apply, please see our website www.haven-sch.org or come into reception to pick up an application pack. We look forward to meeting you!
∞ Closing Date – Friday 5th December at midday ∞
Due to the high priority of this role, applications will be reviewed upon receipt and successful candidates will be contacted regarding interview arrangements ASAP prior to closing date.
Speech and Language Therapist
Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with post-qualification experience in supporting children and young people in educational settings?
Do you want to help young children have a positive communication rich learning experience? Do you believe early support and intervention are key in ensuring children’s needs are met? Then this could be the role for you!
We have an exciting opportunity at Haven Nursery School. We are seeking to recruit a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated and passionate team. The successful candidate will play an integral role in moving our vision forwards. You will be a highly skilled speech and language therapist who will support our children with SLCN and provide daily support and intervention in a communication rich environment. For full job description please see attached job description AND role profile as these together will form the responsibilities of the successful candidate.
You will be a team player and have substantial experience of work with a broad range of children with additional needs and their families. Experience working with children with profound and complex needs and children with Autistic Spectrum Condition is essential. You will have a thorough knowledge of child development and SEND theory and practice. You will demonstrate excellent administrative skills and the ability to use initiative and work independently. You must be adaptable, able to work within a large nursery team and be dedicated in supporting young children to grow.
In return, we can offer you a welcoming and supportive environment to develop your professional skills and knowledge; staff who are skilled, passionate and eager to learn; children who are quite simply incredible! A fun and friendly place to work.
We are committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and have lots of experience to share as part of induction. As part of the role, you will understand the need for confidentiality, follow safeguarding procedures and support the Headteacher in her role as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
This is a permanent role, with flexibility for full - time or part time for the right candidate. Minimum of 27 hours per week to maximum of 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year with a salary range of £40,643 - £45,077 (HCC Grade F - FTE). The nursery school is open from 7.45am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday & hours of work will be on arrangement to cover these opening hours. Haven closes for the period between Christmas Day and New Year. Hampshire County Council Terms and Conditions apply, including the option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Visits to the Nursery are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office if you wish to visit on 01329 232095. For more information or to apply, please see our website www.haven-sch.org or call into reception and request an application pack.
∞Closing date for applications is 12.00pm on 28th November, interview date TBC. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and successful candidates will be contacted regarding interview arrangements ASAP prior to closing date. ∞
School Governor Vacancy
Are you passionate about supporting your local community?
Do you believe all children deserve the best experiences to support them to achieve?
If yes, why not volunteer with us as a Co-opted Governor?
Our OUTSTANDING nursery currently has a vacancy for a Co-opted Governor to join our enthusiastic and forward-thinking Governing Body.
Governors are strategic leaders within schools and have a vital role in making sure every child gets the best possible education.
Governing bodies have a strong focus on three core functions:
- To ensure that the school has a clear vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- To hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils;
- To oversee the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
Our Governing Body currently meet once a month, except for April and December. As Governor you would attend these meetings, having read the information shared before and be ready to ask questions and find out more. Visits to the schools also form part of the monitoring role and some Governors have individual special responsibilities.
No one Governor is expected to know it all and we work together as a team to support one another, bringing our own strengths and areas of interest. Our shared skill is our commitment and interest in our children’s futures and achieving the best for all.
Being a school governor is a very rewarding volunteer role that affords you the knowledge that you are giving back something to the local community. It offers great opportunity for personal development and learning new transferrable skills.
No experience necessary, just the desire to learn! Full induction and training package is offered
If you want to find out more, visits to the Nursery are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office if you wish to visit on 01329 232095. For more information or to apply, please see our website www.haven-sch.org or come into reception to pick up an application pack. We look forward to meeting you!
Application Form & Equality Monitoring Form
Haven Nursery School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.