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Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Estimator to join our London and East construction business. Based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, we deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia. This will be a hybrid role with a mix of remote and office-based working. This is an exciting time to join our London & East business that has been very successful over the last couple of years and has a strong looking order book for the next 2 to 3 years. As an Estimator you will calculate the build cost for our customers, ensuring we deliver the right net cost, on time, and to the highest quality for cost accuracy. You will collaborate with our wider preconstruction team and supply chain partners to ensure that we provide an accurate cost in line with the customer’s requirements, project scope and current legislation. You will ensure the service and standards we provide place customer value at the forefront of delivering a perfect product. Responsibilities include: • Ensure that all costs on the project are in accordance with the project scope, the customer’s requirements and current legislation., • Collaborate with the wider preconstruction team to secure and convert tender projects., • Create robust accurate cost plans through the various design gateways up to target price., • Guide the design team and inform the customer with respect to affordability., • Use technical experience to identify opportunities and risks along with solutions to add value., • Collaborate with the project team to identify and value alternative design solutions where required and present to the customer for review., • Support the design discipline by costing change control items as identified and track through the RIBA Stages., • Complete or manage project take–offs to the required level of detail (SMM7/NRM2/building quants)., • Provide a complete and robust cost information pack during the substantiation process to the commercial build team at handover, to include completed comparisons, bills of quantities, tender book and quotations., • Lead the procurement schedule and build supply chain interaction and relationships., • Review the performance of supply chain partners with the operations team., • Collaborate with our operations team throughout the preconstruction process to ensure, logistics, programmes and onsite activities and buildability are accounted for in our cost., • Collaborate with the design lead to capture and include design fees in the tender summary book (consultants, statutory authorities, surveys, schedules, and the like)., • Assist in the change control process, identifying design changes between RIBA stages, advising on the impact of the change and approximate cost., • Carry out cost assessments on alternative design solutions to inform the final design and project/customer budget., • Make customer insight led and data-driven decisions to provide solutions to customer requirements. Essential • Good numeracy skills and written and spoken English., • 5 GCSEs (A-C Grade) or equivalent, including maths., • A BTEC in Building Studies, Building Engineering or Building Management or a HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Civil Engineering (or equivalent work experience), • Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc). Desirable • Working towards MCIOB / MRICS. Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. Benefits: In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe’s 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Acre Wood Day Nursery Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV. Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Working either 4 days per week (36 hours) or 5 days per week (40 Hours) Salary: £27,060.80 + £750 joing bonus + £400 Qualification Bonus: We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions. (based on a 40hr working week, bonus will be pro-rota for part time staff) Acre Wood Day Nursery have the opportunity for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to come and join their team. This role is working 36 hours per week across 4 days or 40 hours across 5 days. We are looking for someone who puts the children at the heart of everything they do, who is able to join us in delivering our ethos and curriculum. Be a part of a staff team who OFSTED say "warm and nurturing interactions from staff help support children in feeling safe and secure. Staff have the same high expectations and ambitions for all children. They have adopted a curriculum that is based on children's individual interests and what they already know and can do." Come and join us today to be apart of positive and flourishing tomorrows. Our nursery is open from 7:30am - 18:00pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities*: * • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met., • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine., • Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families., • Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures., • Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent, • Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. *Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Requirements and skills: * • Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - essential, • Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable, • Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: * • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays, • Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s, • Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff., • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth, • Company Pension Scheme, • Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus., • On-Site Parking / Free Parking We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

Acre Wood Day Nursery Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. Room Leader – Babies (0-18 months) | Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £28,267.20 per annum + £750 joining bonus + Qualification Bonus: We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. Level 3 Childcare Qualification essential Acre Wood Day Nursery are looking for a Room Leader to come and join the Baby Room team working with our 0-18 month old children. Our baby room has up to 9 children per day and as a leader within our team you will be working alongside passionate, friendly and welcoming staff. Our Baby Room has a total of 3 members of who work with our children and families on a personal, bespoke basis ensuring all children can flourish and achieve in our care. What our parents say: “My daughter absolutely loves it there! The staff is super friendly and really make it feel like a second home for the children. They have fun activities that keep her engaged, and I love seeing her come home excited about what she learned.” Our nursery is open from 7.30am-6.00pm - Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year and your shift pattern would be between these times. Room Leader duties and responsibilities*: * • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development, • Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development, • Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality, • Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency, • Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff, • Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times, • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met *Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Room Leader requirement and skills: * • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential, • Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: * • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays, • Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s, • Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff., • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth, • Company Pension Scheme, • Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus., • On-Site Parking / Free Parking We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Nursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. Salary: £26,280.80 per annum Hours: 38 Hours Per Week , Monday to Friday We are currently recruiting for a Third in Charge to join our Acre wood Day Nursery. The Nursery is located on Hospital Road, based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The nursery is perfectly located for colleagues from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, Hitchin and the surrounding areas. We are only a few minutes from Arlesey railway station where trains run direct to London and Peterborough. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: * • £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!*, • Generous Annual Leave: 20 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme* *Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. As a Third in Charge you will help: * • Lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child’s learning., • Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS., • You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence., • Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth., • Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed., • Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication, • Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage., • Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development., • Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. Third in Charge requirement and skills: * • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential, • Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators! Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. We're looking for dedicated, energetic Early Years Educators holding a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education. Whether you're balancing studies, managing childcare, or re-entering the workforce, our internal bank roles offer the perfect mix of flexibility, support, and growth. Why Choose Family First Flex? Since 2019, Family First has been dedicated to becoming the UK's leading childcare provider by placing families - children, parents, and colleagues - at the heart of everything we do. Starting with four nurseries in London, we now operate over 100 locations nationwide. We deliver exceptional, child-centred care and education while nurturing a supportive environment where our teams can thrive. What You’ll Love About Us: * • Flexibility: Take control of your work schedule by customising your shift patterns to fit your lifestyle., • Simplicity: Easily manage your shifts and pay using our user-friendly app - designed to make your work life hassle-free., • Variety: Choose the option that suits you best, whether that’s focusing on one nursery or covering multiple locations locally., • Growth: Enhance your skills with our training and development plans, plus access internal opportunities such as apprenticeships and permanent roles., • Recognition: Look forward to weekly pay and the chance to shine as our Flex Colleague of the Month., • Support: Enjoy a comprehensive induction, uniform, and ongoing training - with a dedicated Flex Partner as your point of contact for any support you need. What The Role Involves: * • Essential Cover: Step in to ensure that daily tasks such as hygiene maintenance and room setup are completed to the highest standards in our nurseries., • Engage and Educate: Work closely with your colleagues to implement the EYFS, using fun, interactive activities to spark children’s curiosity and learning., • Prioritise Safety: Uphold robust safeguarding measures while always maintaining health and safety standards., • Foster a Nurturing Environment: Collaborate with your team to create a cheerful, secure, and welcoming space where every child feels valued. Who We’re Looking For: * • Experience & Qualifications: We welcome candidates with a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education (e.g., NVQ, CACHE or BTEC), ensuring a strong foundation in early years practices., • Safeguarding: You must be committed to child protection and have a solid understanding of safeguarding practices to ensure a safe, nurturing environment., • Communication: You should be able to communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, and colleagues in both written and spoken English., • Passion: We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, energetic, and driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children. Apply Today! Take the next step and explore a role that fits your lifestyle while making a positive impact on children’s lives. Apply now, and our recruitment team will guide you through the process. We look forward to welcoming you to the Family First community! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty. Family First Group take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group. #FLEX

Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators! Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. We're looking for dedicated, energetic Early Years Educators holding a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education. Whether you're balancing studies, managing childcare, or re-entering the workforce, our internal bank roles offer the perfect mix of flexibility, support, and growth. Why Choose Family First Flex? Since 2019, Family First has been dedicated to becoming the UK's leading childcare provider by placing families - children, parents, and colleagues - at the heart of everything we do. Starting with four nurseries in London, we now operate over 100 locations nationwide. We deliver exceptional, child-centred care and education while nurturing a supportive environment where our teams can thrive. What You’ll Love About Us: * • Flexibility: Take control of your work schedule by customising your shift patterns to fit your lifestyle., • Simplicity: Easily manage your shifts and pay using our user-friendly app - designed to make your work life hassle-free., • Variety: Choose the option that suits you best, whether that’s focusing on one nursery or covering multiple locations locally., • Growth: Enhance your skills with our training and development plans, plus access internal opportunities such as apprenticeships and permanent roles., • Recognition: Look forward to weekly pay and the chance to shine as our Flex Colleague of the Month., • Support: Enjoy a comprehensive induction, uniform, and ongoing training - with a dedicated Flex Partner as your point of contact for any support you need. What The Role Involves: * • Essential Cover: Step in to ensure that daily tasks such as hygiene maintenance and room setup are completed to the highest standards in our nurseries., • Engage and Educate: Work closely with your colleagues to implement the EYFS, using fun, interactive activities to spark children’s curiosity and learning., • Prioritise Safety: Uphold robust safeguarding measures while always maintaining health and safety standards., • Foster a Nurturing Environment: Collaborate with your team to create a cheerful, secure, and welcoming space where every child feels valued. Who We’re Looking For: * • Experience & Qualifications: We welcome candidates with a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education (e.g., NVQ, CACHE or BTEC), ensuring a strong foundation in early years practices., • Safeguarding: You must be committed to child protection and have a solid understanding of safeguarding practices to ensure a safe, nurturing environment., • Communication: You should be able to communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, and colleagues in both written and spoken English., • Passion: We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, energetic, and driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children. Apply Today! Take the next step and explore a role that fits your lifestyle while making a positive impact on children’s lives. Apply now, and our recruitment team will guide you through the process. We look forward to welcoming you to the Family First community! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty. Family First Group take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group. #FLEX

Acre Wood Day Nursery Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV. Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Working either 4 days per week (36 hours) or 5 days per week (40 Hours) Salary: £27,060.80 + £750 joing bonus + £400 Qualification Bonus: We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions. (based on a 40hr working week, bonus will be pro-rota for part time staff) Acre Wood Day Nursery have the opportunity for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to come and join their team. This role is working 36 hours per week across 4 days or 40 hours across 5 days. We are looking for someone who puts the children at the heart of everything they do, who is able to join us in delivering our ethos and curriculum. Be a part of a staff team who OFSTED say "warm and nurturing interactions from staff help support children in feeling safe and secure. Staff have the same high expectations and ambitions for all children. They have adopted a curriculum that is based on children's individual interests and what they already know and can do." Come and join us today to be apart of positive and flourishing tomorrows. Our nursery is open from 7:30am - 18:00pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities*: * • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met., • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine., • Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families., • Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures., • Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent, • Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. *Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Requirements and skills: * • Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - essential, • Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable, • Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: * • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays, • Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s, • Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff., • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth, • Company Pension Scheme, • Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus., • On-Site Parking / Free Parking We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

Nursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, Arlesey Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application. Salary: £13.00 per hour Hours: 25 hours per week, 9.00am-2.00pm Monday- Friday Acre Wood Day Nursery is on the lookout for a committed and enthusiastic Kitchen Chef to become apart of the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will support in preparing nutritious meals for children and will gain valuable experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and hygiene standards. We are currently seeking a Nursery Chef to join our team. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, with flexible shift patterns between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM. Please note that this is a full-year position, as the nursery operates year-round, and is not term-time only. Why Join us: At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: * • Annual Leave: Starting at 20 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays., • Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline., • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression., • Company Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme!, • Referral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family!, • Company Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!, • Career Progression Opportunities! As Nursery Chef, you will: * • Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements; complete the Kitchen Hygiene Checklist each month, and ensure that the Cleaning Schedule is complete and adhered to, being regularly updated and displayed prominently in the kitchen, • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and kitchen, • The nursery staff will tell you each day of the numbers to cater for; prepare and cook enough age-appropriate food (cooked as near to the point of service as possible) for all the children on a daily basis, with minimum wastage, • Take responsibility to make sure all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to the teams, • Ensure that dietary requirements and personal care routines are adhered to at all times, including the robust measures around the Red, Amber and Green plate procedures, • Work in co-operation and partnership with the Nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet, • Ensure that budgetary requirements are met through careful planning of all food orders As Nursery Chef, you will need: * • Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements around food allergies - essential, • Sound Knowledge of COSHH - essential, • Able to work to a catering budget, in a manner that avoids fluctuating standards of food service - essential, • Experience and qualified to the appropriate level in any role which involves cooking in domestic or commercial property - essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English at GCSE grade C (or equivalent) - essential, • Experienced and passionate about any role that involves cooking for young children – desirable We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Acre Wood Day Nursery Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV. Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Working either 4 days per week (36 hours) or 5 days per week (40 Hours) Salary: £27,060.80 + £750 joing bonus + £400 Qualification Bonus: We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions. (based on a 40hr working week, bonus will be pro-rota for part time staff) Acre Wood Day Nursery have the opportunity for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to come and join their team. This role is working 36 hours per week across 4 days or 40 hours across 5 days. We are looking for someone who puts the children at the heart of everything they do, who is able to join us in delivering our ethos and curriculum. Be a part of a staff team who OFSTED say "warm and nurturing interactions from staff help support children in feeling safe and secure. Staff have the same high expectations and ambitions for all children. They have adopted a curriculum that is based on children's individual interests and what they already know and can do." Come and join us today to be apart of positive and flourishing tomorrows. Our nursery is open from 7:30am - 18:00pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities*: * • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met., • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine., • Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families., • Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures., • Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent, • Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. *Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Requirements and skills: * • Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - essential, • Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable, • Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: * • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays, • Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s, • Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff., • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth, • Company Pension Scheme, • Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus., • On-Site Parking / Free Parking We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

Nursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. Salary: £26,280.80 per annum Hours: 38 Hours Per Week , Monday to Friday We are currently recruiting for a Third in Charge to join our Acre wood Day Nursery. The Nursery is located on Hospital Road, based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The nursery is perfectly located for colleagues from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, Hitchin and the surrounding areas. We are only a few minutes from Arlesey railway station where trains run direct to London and Peterborough. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: * • £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!*, • Generous Annual Leave: 20 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme* *Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. As a Third in Charge you will help: * • Lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child’s learning., • Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS., • You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence., • Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth., • Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed., • Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication, • Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage., • Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development., • Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. Third in Charge requirement and skills: * • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential, • Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Acre Wood Day Nursery Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. Room Leader – Babies (0-18 months) | Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £28,267.20 per annum + £750 joining bonus + Qualification Bonus: We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. Level 3 Childcare Qualification essential Acre Wood Day Nursery are looking for a Room Leader to come and join the Baby Room team working with our 0-18 month old children. Our baby room has up to 9 children per day and as a leader within our team you will be working alongside passionate, friendly and welcoming staff. Our Baby Room has a total of 3 members of who work with our children and families on a personal, bespoke basis ensuring all children can flourish and achieve in our care. What our parents say: “My daughter absolutely loves it there! The staff is super friendly and really make it feel like a second home for the children. They have fun activities that keep her engaged, and I love seeing her come home excited about what she learned.” Our nursery is open from 7.30am-6.00pm - Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year and your shift pattern would be between these times. Room Leader duties and responsibilities*: * • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development, • Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development, • Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality, • Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency, • Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff, • Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times, • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met *Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Room Leader requirement and skills: * • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential, • Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: * • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays, • Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s, • Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff., • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth, • Company Pension Scheme, • Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus., • On-Site Parking / Free Parking We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

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