We are excited to be recruiting to a TERM TIME Nursery position, this is a 40hour post based at our bustling nursery and family hub in Openshaw. We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner or Apprentice who is passionate about supporting children to have the best start in life. This is a great opportunity to join our amazing team.

We are recruiting to either a Level 3 qualified practitioner or an Apprentice studying at level 2, click on the applicable job description for details of both positions

Click on the job description below for more information, scroll down for the Application form

• is passionate about children having ‘the best start in life’
• is patient
• has a nurturing and caring nature
• is creative and imaginative
• has previous experience working with children, preferably in a similar setting.
• has a relevant qualification in childcare or education

• Supervise and ensure the safety of all children in the after-school club on and off site
• Collect children from school and liaise with school staff
• Plan and implement a range of activities, including arts and crafts, sports, games, and educational projects.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment where all children feel valued and respected.
• Safeguard children and report all concerns in line with the After school club policies
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child’s progress, messages from school and any concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and any incidents/accidents.
• Ensure the club environment is clean, organised, and well-maintained.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, childcare and organisation policies including risk assessing activities and equipment
• Prepare snacks and supervise meal times

We would encourage all applicants to thoroughly read the Job description and person specification before completing the application. You should use the personal statement section to fully expand upon why you meet the requirements of the job. Many parts of the form allow you to dictate your answer.

To apply for a current vacancy you must download any linked documentation (above)

Applicants will only be considered if they fully consider the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification, and explain their suitability in depth in the application form

We do not consider speculative applications, and only accept Cv's where this is specified for a single post

Enquiries can be directed to our reception - 0161 974 1300

Recruitment will follow our safer recruitment policy which requires a DBS check and references

The new positive action legal provisions mean that it is not unlawful to recruit or promote a candidate who is of equal merit to another candidate, if the chair of the recruitment panel reasonably thinks the candidate has a protected characteristic that is underrepresented in the workforce; or that people with that characteristic suffer a disadvantage connected to that characteristic.

Manchester Settlement is currently underrepresented by staff who are:-
• Men
• Disabled
• Non White British
• LGBTQ+

Manchester Settlement operates robust safer recruitment procedures. All applicants offered positions will be subject to checks including enhanced DBS checks and reference checks