Windmill Hill City Farm: Senior Early Years Educator- Maternity Leave Cover

Job reference: 202501CFS01

Location: Windmill Hill City Farm

Hours: full-time (40 hours pw)

Days: Monday to Friday

Contract: Fixed term, 1 year

Start Date:  January 2025

Salary: £29,120 per annum (£14 per hour)
Holiday entitlement: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays

About the role

An exciting new vacancy has arisen in our Early Years provision at Windmill Hill City Farm.

Are you an experienced Early Years Leader or Educator looking for a new challenge and experience?

We are looking for an individual to join our team and lead our 18 months – 2.5 years ‘Pear Blossom’ room in our bright and busy early years setting. You would be someone who:

• is passionate about child-centred practice and play
• has a good knowledge of the EYFS and Birth to Five Matters
• would relish the opportunity to lead a fantastic team
• will bring their own ideas, vision and practice and be a part of the future of Windmill Hill City Farm’s Early Years provision

Joining us is more than just getting a new job, you’ll become part of a thriving, highly respected, local community with children and nature at its heart.

Benefits of working for Windmill Hill City Farm

We offer 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank and public holidays (pro rata for part-time staff) to all contracted staff.

We are members of a cycle scheme, helping staff achieve savings when you purchase a new bike and to pay for it by instalments via payroll.

We provide generous free uniform allowance for Children and Family Services staff.

We provide high quality staff training days and ongoing professional development throughout your career within our Children and Family Services Department.

Fantastic leadership and support from a team of highly qualified, experienced and committed Early Years senior professionals who have worked in our setting for many years.

How to apply

Please state the job reference number with all applications or enquiries.

Please download the job description and application form below:

JOB DESCRIPTION (PDF)

APPLICATION FORM (Word)

Then return your completed application to recruitment@windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk by the specified closing date below.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

For further information about this position, please contact Laura Usher on 0117 963 3299.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the rich diversity of our city.

Safer recruiting statement

Windmill Hill City Farm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare all vulnerable groups and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment.