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Childcare Flexible Cover Staff - Early Years & Playwork

Jesters Childcare, Chelmsford
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Job Ref No. ECC370434-22S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: £12.71-£14.19 per hour
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 31/12/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: After Jesters application form is received.  

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Jesters BEAULIEU Nursery & Pre-school CM1
Jesters BICKNACRE Nursery & Out of School Club CM3
Jesters DANBURY Nursery School CM3

Part Time Early Years Practitioners required to join the 'bank staff' team for adhoc cover/flexible hours across our 4 Chelmsford area settings.

PLEASE COMPLETE OUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ROLE: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/childcare-flexible-cover-staff-46798

"In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun." Mary Poppins

We need proactive, passionate cover staff to fully support and assist our childcare teams across the service as opportunities arise from annual leave, breaks, sickness and other cover. Those who want to help Jesters perfect their vision of 'building futures for the next generation'...

We are looking to expand our brilliant teams across our 4 settings in and around Chelmsford, 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 exceptional childcare. Therefore we only recruit people who excite us, have passion and stamina."Alison Doherty, Jesters Managing Director

Job overview

The cover role is to assist and support the childcare team to seamlessly deliver:

  • Consistently high standards of care, play and education.
  • Compliance of regulatory requirements with regards to safeguarding, health & safety, hygiene and equalities.
  • A safe, clean, fun and welcoming environment for all children.

To be an active team player and maintain excellent working relationships to facilitate the best experience for the children and other staff on site.

"There's nowhere to go but up." Mary Poppins

Careers soar at Jesters - spread your wings today!

PLEASE NOTE That unfortunately, this role does not meet the government's requirements for a Skilled Worker VISA, so we are unable to offer sponsorship.

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…

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

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Becky Tutte
Jesters Bicknacre Nursery
Horseshoe Farm, Main Road
Bicknacre, Chelmsford
Essex, CM3 4EX
Telephone: 01245 222865
Email: recruitment@jesterskids.org

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