Level 3 Staff Member

The setting:
Cilfan@Cornist is a brand new Childcare setting, situated on the Cornist Park Community Primary School site. The provision will provide Wrap Around care, Flying Start and Early Entitlement. Cilfan@Cornist will focus on child led learning with a Reggio-style philosophy that develops children's creativity. This philosophy will support children's transition into full time school at Cornist Park CP.

The role:
The trustees would like to appoint a suitably experienced member of staff - qualified at Level 3 in Childcare Learning Play and Development (or equivalent)
The successful applicant would be responsible for managing the provision in the absence of the Person in Charge.

The Contract:
The role start date is dependent on the completion of the building work. The role would likely commence in June 2026.

Salary: Between £13.00 - £15.00 an hour dependent on experience and qualifi cations

Essential Criteria

Please only apply for this role if you have the relevant experience and qualifi cations and evidence towards the following essential criteria:
1. The understanding of a Reggio-style learning environment, where active, creative learning is at the heart of every day
2. The ability to lead others by modelling best practice
3. Have an awareness of the 5 Creative Habits of Mind and how they are integral in preparing children for life in education and beyond
4. A willingness to lead a positive working environment, where challenges are faced with enthusiasm
5. Have an in-depth knowledge of child development
6. Take a trauma informed approach to interactions with children
7. Experience of successfully working with the youngest of children
8. The willingness to work very closely with the Nursery staff at Cornist Park CP to ensure a consistency in practice and transition
9. The ability to develop a kind and caring culture and environment for children, staff and families
10. Be able to communicate with clarity and kindness with a wide variety of stakeholders Qualifi cations
To apply for this role you must hold Level 3 in Childcare Learning Play and Development or equivalent to.

The role will be term time initially, with potential for school holiday care in the near future. Contract: Full time and permanent. Weekly hours to be discussed as part of the interview process.

Please note - your application should explicitly refer to the essential criteria outlined below Application closing date Thursday 12th March 12pm. Shortlisting taking place on Friday 13th March. Interview dates/times tbc.

Applications should be addressed to:

Mr M Elliott
Cilfan@Cornist, Cornist Park CP, Ffordd Yr Ysgol, Flint, CH6 5ETcpmail@hwbmail.net(link sends e-mail)

Applications can be submitted via email, post, in person.