Vacancies
Job Vacancies
Details of our current vacancies are shown below.
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.
Site Manager
Do you have outstanding practical skills and an eye for detail? Excellent time management skills? Are you proactive, well organised and able to work on your own initiative? Do you have exceptional communication and a ‘can do’ attitude? We are looking for a hardworking and experienced Site Manager to join our busy support team working on the maintenance and upkeep of our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ Nursery.
The successful candidate will understand the requirement to maintain the premises to a very high standard and be committed to providing a clean and safe environment for all Centre users. It is essential to be able to work independently, using own initiative and prioritizing workloads. The candidate will need to;
- Be responsible for the security of the site, including acting as a principle key holder and attend the Centre in response to “callouts” in emergencies.
- Ensure Health & Safety systems are in place so that all practices and emergency procedures are safe and adhere to requirements.
- Provide caretaking service, undertaking repairs, maintenance and decoration tasks.
- Can supervise cleaning staff and manage on site contractors.
- Possess good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude towards others whilst maintaining a professional manner and high level of confidentiality.
- Be a good communicator (both orally and in writing)
- Have good organisational ability, able to use own initiative and work as part of a team.
- Have working knowledge of health and safety legislation and a good understanding of COSHH regulations
- Undertake appropriate Hampshire County Council training to enable them to meet the demands of their role effectively.
- Be reliable and take pride in their work.
This permanent post is 32.5 hours per week,52 weeks a year with an actual starting salary of £16,630, (HCC Grade C) Normal working hours will be Monday – Friday 7:00am – 2:00pm (to include a 30 min lunch/break) some evenings will be required to cover caretaker/cleaner absence and some weekend work may be required.
∞ Closing date for applications: Wednesday 11th August @ 12:00pm ∞
Special Needs Assistant
Our continually graded ‘outstanding’ nursery is looking to expand our ever growing team to include an inspiring and talented Special Needs Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with SEND. The post will initially be primarily working 1:1 supporting child in our 3-4 year-old provision.
It is at Haven that the ‘magic happens’ (Ofsted 2017). We pride ourselves on our extremely successful, nurturing environment with highly skilled staff. Our belief is that children thrive when they are consistently happy and safe at nursery. Whatever a child’s background or starting point, we believe that every child can achieve. The ability to demonstrate initiative, to be flexible and to work as part of a team are all essential skills required for the role.
We offer excellent opportunities for continuing professional development for all our staff, competitive rates of pay, a welcoming and supportive team and truly wonderful children to work with.
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, although hours can be flexible/fixed for the right candidate. Core hours are 9am-4pm. Full time or part time positions available depending on candidate. 51 week contract or Term Time Only would also be considered. Please state preference on application.
∞ Applicants should hold at least a relevant Level 2 or 3 Childcare related qualification
or be willing to work towards this as an Assistant ∞
Hours can be flexible for the right candidate with a starting salary of £18,562 (FTE) depending on hours offered (Hampshire County Council B grade). Salary/pay grade negotiable depending on experience and qualification
∞ Closing date for applications is 12:00pm 5th August 2021 ∞
Early Years Practitioner – SEN Support
Are you passionate about childcare? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Are you enthusiastic and keen to develop in your role? If yes, this job could be for you!
Our recently graded ‘outstanding’ nursery currently has a vacancy for an inspiring and talented Early Years Practitioner who enjoys and/or specialises in Special Educational Needs, initially to work in our ever-growing Acorn Room. Here you will provide high quality care and learning opportunities for children aged from 2 years to 5 years. You will be enthusiastic, have great interpersonal skills, enjoy working as part of a team and want the very best for our children.
It is here that the ‘magic happens’ (Ofsted 2017). We pride ourselves on our extremely successful, nurturing environment with highly skilled staff. Our belief is that children thrive when they are consistently happy and safe at school.
We offer excellent opportunities for continuing professional development of all our staff, competitive rates of pay, a welcoming and supportive team and truly wonderful children to work with.
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. Hours can be flexible for the right candidate. Haven closes for the period between Christmas Day and New Year.
∞ Applicants will need to hold at least a relevant Level 3 Childcare related qualification ∞
∞ This post is 30 hours per week, 52 weeks a year with a starting salary of £18,933 FTE (Actual - £15,351) a Term time only position would be consider for the right candidate ∞
∞ Closing date for applications is 12:00pm 30th July 2021 ∞