Daycare Childcare Officer
Overview
Contracts available:
- 35 hours per week on a permanent basis. All year round
- 35 hours per week on a permanent basis. Term time only
- 20 hours per week on a permanent basis. All year round
Salary:
NJC SCP 5 – 6 £24,790 - £25,183 per annum pro rata
Note: this salary is FTE calculated on 37 hours per week all year round.
Start Date:
As soon as possible
The Trustees and Headteacher are looking to appoint a new team of Level 3 Daycare Childcare Officers to be part of a highly committed team within our new Daycare setting at Whitburn Village Primary School. There are multiple posts available.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of working within a Day Care or similar Early Years setting
- The ability to work flexibly between hours of 8am and 6pm
Personal attributes
We wish to appoint staff members who are committed to providing high quality childcare to our local community within a purpose-built daycare nursery. The post holder will work as part of a team to provide high quality care and learning experiences for children to develop within the nursery and work in partnership with parents/carers and the wider community.
This is an exciting and challenging role that requires the post holder to possess a high standard of understanding the changing environment of childcare provision and ability to implement and support outstanding practice. The successful applicant will have a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification. The full title and Awarding Body of your qualification certificate must meet with the DfE Guidance to allow you to work in an Early Years setting.
Location
Whitburn Village Primary School
Cleadon Lane
Sunderland
SR6 7NS
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
The deadline for this vacancy is 12pm, Tuesday 2nd September 2025. Please send completed forms, stating which contract you are applying for, to info@whitburnvillage.s-tyneside.sch.uk or the address above.
Whitburn Village Primary School safeguards and protects its pupils and staff. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note, online searches may be sought for shortlisted candidates.
Benefits:
- Permanent contract with a regular, set working pattern.
- All year-round contracts available with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- 25% discount on childcare within our nurseries and clubs.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Opt into Local Government Pension Scheme.
- On-site parking.