JOBS BOARD
£1000 Recruitment Incentive
Sandwell MBC's Quality Early Years and Childcare Team are part of the Department for Education Early Years Financial Incentives Scheme and until December 2024 will be offering eligible new or returning childcare workers a £1,000 tax-free cash payment. The incentive payment will be issued shortly after applicants take up an Early Years and Childcare post working directly with children. The payments are applied to eligible workers who take up Early Years posts within the Sandwell MBC boundaries. (Existing childcare workers are not eligible for the recruitment incentive.)
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To be eligible, you must be new to the profession, or returning after a break of at least 6 months, and spending at least 70 percent of the time working directly with children. Your new employer will organise the payment of the recruitment incentive with Sandwell MBC.
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Take a look at the jobs detailed to find a role that might suit you and click to apply. Eligible posts for the EY Financial recruitment incentive are indicated on each job advert below.
JOB VACANCIES
Recruitment Incentive
Deputy Manager
Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.00 per hour
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced Deputy Manager to join our Nursery.
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You will work along side the Nursery Manager to lead and deliver Outstanding care, exceptional customer service and promote a successful team.
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You will be responsible for effectively leading and managing your team to deliver an outstanding service of care and education to our children. Our expectation is that this is delivered consistently and on a daily basis to ensure that the EYFS and children's learning outcomes and development are embedded within the nursery every day.
Previous management experience is preferable, with a minimum of 1 years of experience within a childcare setting.
Schedule:
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Monday to Friday
Experience:
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Nursery:2 years (preferred)
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Childcare: 1 years (required)
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Management: 1 years (preferred)
Ability to commute/relocate:
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Rowley Regis: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
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GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
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Nursery: 2 years (required)
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Nursery experience: 2 years (required)
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Childcare: 2 years (required)
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Management: 1 year (preferred)
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Apply by eEmail to
Recruitment Incentive
Senior Lunch Time Supervisor
The Federation of Abbey Infant and Junior School
Band C, SCP 5 to 8 £24,790 to £25,992 pro rata (£5,849 to £6,133 per annum)
10 hours per week
11.30am to 1.30pm
Term Time Only
Monday to Friday
he Federation of Abbey Infant and Junior School are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Lunch Time
Supervisor. The successful candidate will be a dedicated person who will encourage and engage with the children. Applicants will need to have the patience to work with young children, be able to work as part of team and form positive relationships with adults and pupils. A willingness to organise games and activities in line with the school’s policy for enrichment activities.
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They will support the Principal Lunch Time Supervisor in the development and general management of the lunch time, ensuring that high standards are maintained. Planning and delivery of a range of stimulating activities, reflecting equality of opportunity and inclusive practice and in line with the Play Principles. Offering a safe, stimulating environment for children, with creative and appropriate play opportunities.
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The post holder will ideally hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years and Childcare and / or Play qualification or willing to work towards. Current working experience of leading and managing a team of staff is essential. Experience of working in a similar lunch time setting is required. The post holder will be trained as an appointed First Aider.
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Application Form, Job Description and Personnel Specification can be downloaded from the Sandwell Local Authority website or WM Jobs.
Recruitment Incentive
Early Years SEND Support
Little Nooriyah Nursery
Hours: 16 Hours Per Week term time
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced practitioner to work one-to-one with a child who has additional needs in an early years setting. This is a part-time role of 16 hours per week and offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on a young learner.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide tailored one-to-one support to a child with special educational needs.
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Develop, implement and support the child’s Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in partnership with the family and professionals.
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Monitor and assess progress, adapting strategies to meet individual needs.
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Ensure an inclusive, nurturing and stimulating environment for the child.
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Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies to provide the best support possible.
Requirements
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Proven experience in a similar role within an early years setting.
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Enhanced DBS with update service.
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A relevant level 3 qualification in early years and SEN support.
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Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
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Paediatric First Aid certification (12 hour blended qualification)
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Patience, empathy and a passion for supporting children with additional needs.
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French speaker desirable to deliver the best parent partnership but not essential.
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Hours and Benefits
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16 hours per week, 8:30-11:30 with flexibility depending on the needs of the child and family.
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Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
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A supportive and welcoming team environment.
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January 2025 start
If you have the skills and experience to make a difference in this important role, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter to
Or call 07782 687438 for more details.
Join us in helping every child reach their full potential!
Recruitment Incentive
Level 3 Practitioner
Let Kidz Be Kidz
Job Type: Part-time, Expected hours: 4 – 27 per week
We are seeking a caring and responsible addition to our childcare family. The ideal candidate will be passionate about educating and caring for children, creating a safe and nurturing environment while promoting learning and growth.
Duties
Work alongside two Ofsted childminders caring for a group of children aged 0-10 with the majority of the children been under 5.
Engage children in educational activities and play to support their development
Perform typical childcare duties such as feeding, changing, and supervising children
To have a small group of key worker children to assess and track based on the EYFS framework
To complete regular and up to date required training such as Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene
Help maintain a safe and clean environment for the children which would include some cleaning duties e.g. sweeping/mopping
Requirements
Enhanced DBS and update service registration
Level 3 or higher qualification in Childcare
Recent experience in childcare is desirable
Up to date qualifications in Paediatric first aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene would also be desirable but not essential as these can be completed upon training
Flexibility - we are currently looking to expand our setting and move premises accordingly so flexibility would be needed. Hours would increase overtime with the potential of 3/5 days a week once established in our new setting.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 4 – 27 per week
If you are interested in this position, please contact us via email: