Come and work for Halifax Opportunities Trust and benefit from:

• Accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays per year
• Full time contract only 37.5 hrs per week, Monday – Friday
• In house training and support with professional qualifications
• Mindful employer, a national initiative supporting employees to take a positive approach towards mental health at work
• Full sick pay after a qualifying period

SENIOR EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER – Room Leader
Based in Todmorden Children’s Centre
12-month temporary contract to cover maternity leave
18.75 hours per week
£21,746.49 per annum (actual prorata £10,873.25)

Halifax Opportunities Trust are now looking for passionate and enthusiastic team members to work in our nurseries. We provide a warm, secure and stimulating environment and for children aged between 0 – 5 years. You will be the key person for a number of children supporting them in reaching their full learning potential.
You will need:
➢ A minimum Level 3 or above qualification in childcare, a level 6 qualification is desirable but not essential
➢ Substantial and recent practical working knowledge of EYFS to include Statutory EYFS welfare requirements and tracking the development and progress of children
➢ At least 3 years’ experience of providing high quality childcare within the community
➢ Experience of line managing staff would be desirable but not essential
➢ Excellent understanding of the developmental needs of babies and young children
➢ Experience of providing high quality childcare in a day care setting
➢ Experience of partnership working with parents and carers

We offer opportunities for ongoing professional development and further training.
Halifax Opportunities Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and providing equal opportunities in employment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 17th July 2022 @ 5pm
Interviews to be held Wednesday 27th July 2022
For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact
Feaz Akhtar on 01706 399970/71

Halifax Opportunities Trust is an accredited organisation of the Living Wage Foundation