Brief for Applicants
Introduction
This brief sets out information for applicants for the post of Nursery Practitioner for Ormitots
Nursery (Ormiston Families Enterprises Ltd). You will find enclosed the job description, person
specification, application form and other background material.
Ormitots is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from
all sections of the community. We ask individuals to complete a monitoring form to help us
monitor the diversity of applicants. It will be separated from your application form and will not
be seen by anyone involved in recruitment to this job.
The Post
We are seeking to appoint a Nursery Practitioner to work full time, 37.5 hours per week on a
permanent basis. Applications to work part time hours will be considered.
Although primarily based in Ipswich it would be helpful if the successful candidate is able to
occasionally travel to our setting in Hadleigh during peak times and to cover absence.
We set high standards of family friendly employment policies. There is a standard 37.5 hour week
in the organisation.
Salary
The salary for this post is £7.50 per hour.
Probationary Period
The post is subject to a probationary period of six months during which your progress will be
monitored in accordance with agreed objectives. There will be a formal appraisal at two months.
Environment/Location
Ormitots Ipswich, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich IP3 9BU.
Application Process
Only applications using the Ormitots application form returned by 9am Friday 26th May 2017 will
be considered. If you need any of the materials in a different format e.g. large print format do
not hesitate to let us know.
Please ensure that you meet all Essential Criteria on the Person Specification enclosed before
applying for this role.
If you are selected for interview from the information you provided in your application form, you
will be advised of this following the closing date.
Please note: Only successful applicants will be contacted by Ormitots.
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This post involves regular contact with children and is exempt from the provisions of the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You are required to declare any convictions, bind over orders
and cautions, including any pending, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘spent’ under
the Act.
An enhanced disclosure from Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for the successful
candidate. The disclosure of such information will not bar you from the post unless it is
considered that the relevance and circumstances of offences renders you unsuitable for the post.
Ormitots encourages all candidates called for interview to provide details of their criminal record
at an early stage in the application process. This information can be sent under separate,
confidential cover to the Human Resources, Ormiston Families, 333 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3
9BU. Ormitots guarantees that this information will only been seen by those who need to see it as
part of the recruitment process.
The post will be offered subject to satisfactory qualifications, references and a satisfactory
declaration of health. The post will also be offered subject to the production of relevant
documents as listed in the Immigration (Restriction on Employment) Order 2004.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of identity and qualifications.
Applications will be considered and those shortlisted for interview will be informed. If you have
not heard by the interview date we thank you in advance for your interest and ask you to assume
that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Closing date for completed applications:
Interview date for short listed candidates:
9am Friday 26th May 2017
To be confirmed
Please send completed application form to:
Rachael Tournay- Godfrey – Nursery Manager
Ormitots Ipswich
Felixstowe Road
Ipswich
IP3 9BU
Or email to: [email protected]
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Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Service: Ormitots
Location: Ipswich
Job Purpose: To work within the nursery team to deliver high quality care and learning
experiences for babies and young children.
Main Tasks:
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To provide all aspects of basic care for the babies/children within the nursery.
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To assist in the planning and provision of age appropriate child and adult led activities
within the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
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To act as Key Person for allocated children, completing observations and maintaining
learning journey’s to record their progress and development.
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To maintain relevant records and complete appropriate assessments for key children ie
two year old progress checks and EYFS profiles.
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To ensure the nursery provides a high quality, safe, stimulating and supportive
environment in which children are recognised as unique, competent and active learners.
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To undertake appropriate training and professional development activities as required.
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To ensure the effective use of equipment and resources and routine cleaning of
toys/equipment to maintain the hygiene and safety within the nursery.
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To actively promote the provision with potential and existing parents and outside
agencies.
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To adhere to Safeguarding, including child protection, policy, procedures and practices.
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To develop and maintain strong partnership and communication with parents/carers to
facilitate day to day caring and early learning needs.
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To implement and maintain effective programmes of parent partnership as part of the
nurseries’ inclusive ethos.
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To provide cover at Ormitots, Ipswich as and when required.
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To work within Ormitots policies and procedures, including Safeguarding, Access of Storage
and Information, Equality and Diversity, Participation, Quality and Health and Safety.
Comply with relevant external standards and Quality Marks.
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To carry out any additional appropriate duties as instructed by the Nursery Manager.
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Person Specification: Nursery Practitioner
Criteria
Full and relevant level 2 qualification or equivalent
(minimum)
Experience of working in an early years setting
Baby/toddler room roles – experience of working with
children under two/over two
Baby/toddler room roles – training specifically related
to the care of babies/toddlers.
Current paediatric first aid certificate
Current food hygiene certificate
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
and ability to plan and evaluate age appropriate
activities.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to keep
accurate records
Awareness of OFSTED inspection standards and
frameworks
Demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of
safeguarding theory, policy and practice, including
child protection.
Good knowledge of health and safety legislation.
Good knowledge of other legislation relating to early
years such as EYFS statutory guidance, Every Child
Matters and the SEN Code of Practice.
Excellent communication skills, both written and
verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively
with a range of people.
Ability to problem solve basic issues
Good understanding of equal opportunities and
diversity.
Competent in the use of MS Word, MS Excel and
Outlook.
Experience of managing own work load and
experience of resolving issues.
A positive professional attitude.
Knowledge and skills of partnership working with
parents.
Knowledge and skills of partnership working with
other professionals
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Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy
Ormitots complies fully with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice and
undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. It undertakes not to discriminate unfairly
against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.
This policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is made available to all Disclosure applicants at the
outset of the recruitment process.
Ormitots is committed to the fair treatment of its employees, potential employees and users of its
services regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, marital status or
caring responsibility, sexual identity, age, physical, sensory or learning disability, mental health,
political opinion, religion or belief, class, HIV status, employment status or part-time status,
offending behaviour unrelated to the post or trade union activities.
Ormitots actively promotes equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide
range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Ormitots selects all candidates for
interview based on the criteria drawn up for the position.
A Disclosure is only requested after a thorough risk assessment has indicated that one is both
proportionate and relevant to the position concerned. For those positions where a Disclosure is
required, all application forms and recruitment briefs will contain a statement that a Disclosure
will be requested in the event of the individual being offered the position.
Where a Disclosure is to form part of the recruitment process, Ormitots encourages all applicants
called for interview to provide details of their criminal record at an early stage in the application
process. Ormitots requests that this information is sent under separate, confidential, cover to
Human Resources, Ormiston Families, 333 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich and guarantees that this
information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process.
Unless the nature of the position allows Ormitots to ask questions about a candidate’s entire
criminal record only questions about "unspent" convictions as defined in the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974 will be asked.
Ormitots will ensure that those who are involved in the recruitment process have been suitably
trained to identify and assess the relevance and circumstances of offences. Ormitots will also
ensure that they have received appropriate guidance and training in the relevant legislation
relating to the employment of ex-offenders, e.g. the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Ormitots will ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any
offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that
is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
Ormitots will ensure that every subject of a DBS Disclosure is aware of the existence of the DBS
Code of Practice and make a copy available on request.
Ormitots undertakes to discuss any matter revealed in a Disclosure with the person seeking the
position before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment. Having a criminal record will not
necessarily bar any applicant from working with Ormitots. This will depend on the nature of the
position and the circumstances and background of the offences.
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Reward & Recognition
Employee Training and Development
Commitment to the professional and career development of our employees.
Your Ormiston
Your Ormiston is our benefits and communication hub; details of all our benefits housed in one
location plus employees have access to a wide variety of shopping discounts.
Annual leave
23 days annual leave plus public holidays (part time employees receive a pro rata allowance
according to the number of hours they week per week).
Childcare vouchers
We provide a childcare voucher scheme to all employees regardless of length of service. The
vouchers are offered as a “salary sacrifice” which is deducted from monthly salaries.
Cycle to work scheme
We provide a cycle to work scheme to all employees; this is offered as a “salary sacrifice” which
is deducted from monthly salaries.
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