Creche Assistant

About Morley College London

Morley College London is a creative college, based around three main centres – North Kensington, Chelsea and Waterloo delivering accredited and non-accredited courses to the people of London.

As well as joining a creative, innovative leading London College focused on social justice and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all, there are plenty of other rewards for working at Morley College London:

• Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers
• 100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
• On site cafeterias
• A busy events calendar, offering you the chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more
• A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues

If you want to make a difference and believe in the power of learning to build connections, community and skills, we'd love you to join us.

About the role

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate child care professional to join our team as the Crèche Assistant at the North Kensington Centre. This is a pivotal role where you will not only oversee the day-to-day operations of the crèche but also play a key role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for the children. As the designated key holder, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that all activities within the creche align with Early Years registration standards and support a child-centered approach to learning and development.

In addition, you will take on essential responsibilities including health and safety checks, coordinating evacuation procedures, and ensuring compliance with College Safeguarding policies. You’ll work closely with staff, parents, and guardians to create a welcoming and secure space for the children in our care. If you’re a proactive, caring professional with a passion for early years education and hold a pediatric first aid certificate, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply

Closing date: Wednesday 23 October 2024 at 9:00am. Late applications will not be considered.

Please download the job description and application form below. Please email your application to recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk

Please note that applicants should apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants, who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form. Please contact the People Operations team by e-mail at recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk or telephone 020 7450 1811 for further details. If you wish to apply for more than one job you will need to complete a separate application form for each position.

Important information 

Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, children’s barred list check and Social Media background checks.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children.

Morley College London is an Equal Opportunities employer. The College aims to reflect the diverse community it serves and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.