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This week's vacancies are:
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BRADFORD EARLY YEARS DEVELOPMENT AND CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIP
Early Years Trainer (Education Action Zone)
Salary: Soulbury 3/6 £27,840 - £30,507 per annum
Early Years and Childcare Service
Reference: JGP NH156
Canterbury Children's Centre
DfES Early Excellence Centre
Canterbury Children's Centre has recently been designated an Early
Excellence Centre and will receive additional funding for the next 3 years
to further develop its services for young children and their families, plus
outreach work supporting and developing good practice in other settings.
The successful applicants will be joining a strong team at the Centre, who
are committed to providing a range of high quality inclusive services for
young children and their families/carers.
The centre is in the Education Action Zone and the post holder will work
with a range of Early Years providers in the Zone including schools,
playgroups, day nurseries and childminders in developing a high quality
early years curriculum.
This will include support in settings plus a training programme.
You will have strong links with the Early Years and Childcare Service and
contribute to the Bradford Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership
training programme.
You must have:
5 year's experience of working with children in the Foundation Stage.
Experience of working with children with special needs.
A Teaching qualification recognised by DfES.
This is an exciting time for the Centre and you will benefit from links with
a Resident Artist at the centre promoting and researching into the role of
creativity in young children's development, and a Parental Involvement
Co-ordinator working with parents/carers.
Application forms and further details for the above posts can be obtained
from the Department of Community Development and Lifelong Learning,
Personnel Section, 1st Floor, Jacob's Well, Bradford, BD1 5RW.
Telephone 01274 752605.
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As an equal opportunities employer, Bradford seeks a workforce which
reflects the community we serve.
We welcome application from these groups under-represented among our staff.
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STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
CASUAL PLAYWORKERS (Term Time and School Holidays)
£4.80 - £6.67 per hour
Ref: VACPLAY
Are you interested in helping to provide creative play opportunities for
children?
We are looking for hard working people who enjoy working with children to
join our existing staff team on a casual basis to work term time, after
school and Saturdays. Working dates are negotiable to suit your personal
requirements, however the flexibility to work at short notice would be an
advantage.
We also require people to work during the school holiday periods on our
Holiday Play Schemes.
You should:
Be able to communicate with children, young people and adults
Have experience of assisting children in playwork or other childcare
settings
Be over 18 years of age
Please note these posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974 under (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986
If you would like an informal discussion about the posts please call: Norman
Herbert on 01438 242313.
Contact the Personnel Section, Stevenage Borough Council, Daneshill House,
Danestrete, Stevenage, Herts. SG1 1HN Tel: Stevenage (01438) 242079 (24
hour answer phone).
Please quote the reference number when applying.
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NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
PLAY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISED POST; PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
POST NUMBERS: EDP319
GRADE/SALARY: SCALE SO1 (SCP29-31) - £19,770 - £21,078
HOURS OF WORK: 37 HOURS PER WEEK
LOCATION/BASE: HEWSON HOUSE, STATION ROAD, BRIGG
DESCRIPTION:
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to
undertake a pivotal role in play development throughout North Lincolnshire.
A key objective will be to work with sections of the community who, evidence
shows, are currently under-represented when it comes to taking up play
opportunities.
You will co-ordinate the delivery of the Council's school holiday programme
and work in partnership with voluntary, statutory and private play providers
to increase self-sustaining play opportunities.
Applicants must have:
Experience in managing play development services.
A relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Supervising staff/volunteers.
The ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A flexible approach to work.
For an informal discussion please contact Maureen Moore on (01724) 297272.
Application forms and further details are available from the Personnel
Section, Directorate of Education and Personal Development, PO Box 35, Hewn
House, Station Road, Brigg, DN20 8XJ. Telephone (01724) 297002 (24 hour
answer service) or e-mail [log in to unmask] .
Closing date: 28 September 2001.
Interview date: 11 October 2001.
CRECHE ASSISTANT
Salary: SCP 6 - £5.1376 PER HOUR
Location: SCUNTHORPE LEISURE CENTRE
Reference: EDP741
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and highly motivated person to
join the Crèche team at the Scunthorpe Leisure Centre. You will be
responsible for providing a safe and stimulating environment for the care of
children up to the age of eight, while ensuring that the facility is
operated in accordance with Health, Safety and Social Services legislation.
You will possess a recognised childcare qualification and have had previous
experience of working within a childcare environment. If you feel you have
the energy and imagination to take on this rewarding position and would like
an informal discussion, please contact the Duty Officer at Scunthorpe
Leisure Centre on (01724) 280555.
Application forms and further details are available from the Personnel
Section, Directorate of Education and Personal Development, PO Box 35,
Hewson House, Station Road, Brigg, DN20 8XJ. Telephone (01724) 297002 (24
hour answer service) or e-mail [log in to unmask]
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LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Hackney Play Service is part of the Education Directorate and provides out
of school play opportunities for children from 4 to 15 years. We are
looking to recruit to the following posts:
Deputy Playworker Ref: DP01
Scale 4 £15855 - £17379 36 hours per week
Based at an open access after school club you will need at least 2 years
experience of playwork. Hours in term time till 7.45pm daily and 6pm in
holidays.
Senior Playworker Ref: SP01
Scale 6 £19776 - £20928 pro rata 17.5 hours per week termtime only
Must be available from 3.15pm - 6pm to run an established after school club.
Experience of managing a play site or an NVQ or equivalent qualification is
required.
Playworkers Ref: PW01
Scale 2 - Scale 4 Apx £7.46 - £9.28 per hour depending on qualifications
and experience.
We are looking for sessional playworkers to be available to cover at our
after school clubs. You would need some experience working with children
and be available for after school sessions starting between 3pm & 3.45pm.
Special Needs Playworker Ref: SNP01
Scale 4 - 7.5 hours per week, termtime only, Mondays to Wednesdays
Apx £8.46 - £9.28 per hour
3 year fixed term contract
You would need to have a commitment to inclusive play and some experience of
working with children with special needs. A current clean driving license
is essential and experience of driving a minibus would be very useful.
For an application form please contact the Play Service on 020 8356 7335
Closing date 5pm Wednesday September 26th 2001 Interviews w/c October 8th
2001
One of the core values of the Council is an unequivocal commitment to the
principle and operation of equality in terms of how we deliver the best
services to our customers an the people of Hackney, how we recruit and how
we support our staff. We welcome applications from people who can make that
principle a reality.
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MAKE AND PLAY CLUB
Childs Hill School Dersingham Road London NW2 1SL
tel 020-8452 4531 fax 020-8830 5902 mobile 07931-217494
DEPUTY PLAYLEADER
for AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB
£8.00 per hour - 15 hours per week (3.00-6.00pm in term-time)
Possibility of 35 hours per week in school holidays
A Deputy Playleader is required as soon as possible to join the friendly
staff team at our well-established and popular out-of-school club at Childs
Hill School. We have 24 children aged 5-11 in each session, and activities
range from arts and crafts to indoor and outdoor games and simple cooking.
The person appointed will have a childcare or playwork qualification (NVQ,
NNEB or equivalent), experience of working with groups of children in a play
or educational setting, a positive and caring approach, and the ability to
use initiative while working as a team member. A current First Aid
certificate is desirable.
Informal visits are welcomed. Please ring the school to arrange an
appointment or to request an application form.
Closing date: Friday 28 September
Interviews: week commencing 8 October
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BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
PART-TIME PLAYWORKER - Temporary to March 2002
Salary: Scale 2 - £5,215-£5,468 16 Hours per Week
Reference: JGP 2721
A vacancy has arisen in the Community and Recreation Services playteam for a
part-time playworker. This position is temporary to March 2002, with the
possibility of a further extension, depending on Council budget decisions.
The duties attached to this post include:
planning, promoting and delivering a wide range of play activities with
children and young people;
supporting voluntary involvement in playwork; and
assisting with the management of play venues.
Experience of work with children is essential, as is an ability to
communicate well with young people, parents and other professionals. It is
desirable that applicants have the relevant qualifications.
Most of the Council's playwork takes place on weekdays and in the late
afternoons and early evenings. Other working times will include school
holidays and an occasional weekend. The postholder will be a member of a
particular team, working at specific venues, however, you may also be
required to work at others sites.
For an informal conversation about the post, please contact Joe Fallows,
Community Play Officer on 425011 ext 2364.
For an application form and further details please contact: Shabana Asif,
Support and Member Services Unit, 20 Nicholas Street, Burnley, BB11 2AP.
Minicom(uniphone) Tel: 01282 425011 Ext. 2647. For applications outside
normal office hours - Tel: 01282 428235.
Burnley Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and does not
discriminate against any job applicant or employee on grounds of race,
colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, political persuasion, age,
marital status, sex or sexual orientation, or against disabled persons,
registered or otherwise.
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MERTHYR TYDFIL
There are two vacancies currently available in out of school clubs in
Merthyr Tydfil, working with children aged 5 to 11years
Treharris AfterSchool Play Scheme - TAPS. Has a vacancy for a Play Assistant
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4.00pm to 6.30pm. £4.50 per hour, term
time only.
Troedyrhiw After School Klub - TASK. Has a vacancy for a Play Assistant on
Tuesday and Wednesday from 3.00pm to 6.30pm. £4.00 per hour, term time only.
The deadline for applications for these posts is 14th September 2001.
Application forms and job descriptions are available from Merthyr Tydfil
Play Forum Tel: 01685 388076
They can also be downloaded, from the MTPF's web site application form page
here: http://www.geocities.com/mtpf2/apfrm/applicationform.html
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COVENTRY
PLAYWORKER
Location: CV1 1FP, Coventry
Date posted: 13/09/2001
Description: WANTED PLAYWORKER FOR AFTER SCHOOL CLUB LONGFORD Phone: (024)
7672 8287 for details
Working Options: Permanent
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'JUGGLERS' AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB
Playworker
Location: Blockley, Gloucestershire
Salary: £ neg
Date posted: 13/09/2001
Sector: Education/Training
Description: 'JUGGLERS' After-School Club Require PLAYWORKER for expanding
provision in Blockley. 18 hours per week term time, school holiday work
negotiable. Training offered. Happy team, good wages. Call Blockley Nursery
School 01386 701104.
Benefits: Training
Working Options: Part Time
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The vacancies in this bulletin have been provided by local organisations,
and through searches on the internet.
Sites that have provided information are:
www.jobsgopublic.com
www.jobsunlimited.co.uk
www.northlincs.gov.uk
Without the valuable contributions from the above websites and the local
organisations who provide the details of the vacancies advertised here, this
vacancy digest would not be possible.
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Regards
Michael Tombs, AILAM, Dip. Child Psy., Dip C.D.C.
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