Job Title: Nursery Assistant PP-SRS-GRD: S-1702-01-02-03
Location: RAF CROUGHTON Vacancy Number 23 RPA 56776
Open Date: 27 June 2023 Close Date 6 July 2023
Work Hour Per Week 30.00 Salary (Per Hour)6 July 2023
NOTE: Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections can be made from this announcement
Main Purpos
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of Nursery Assistants at the 422 Air Base Squadron, Royal Air Force RAF Croughton United Kingdom. This is a developmental position. You will be provided job progression training for completion of all Air Force Child Development Program Assistant Modules to reach the targeted grade of S-1702-03. The 422 Air Base Squadron, Royal Air Force RAF Croughton are looking to recruit a Child Development Assistant to assist in the planning and coordinating of an effective child development program. Pay and grade will be dependent on your current education, skill and working experience. You will provide appropriate care and instruction for the Child Development Center, working within a team to provide a variety of developmental and/or routine tasks. You will assist higher-level employees in preparing and leading a variety of educational and recreational activities for children. You will help arrange room and play materials and conducts appropriate play and learning activities. You will also attend physical, social and educational developmental needs of children. If you’re looking for a challenging, gratifying career supporting the US Visiting Forces in the United Kingdom -- this job is for you; apply today!
Knowledge and Experience Required
Applicants must demonstrate the following:
•Requires good organizational skills •Works well with children of various ages
•The ability to carry out/provide clear instruction in a timely manner.
•Provides relevant information received to the appropriate team members. •Understands the importance of confidentiality in all matter.
•Ideally 6 months working experience in a group program for young children, including nurseryschool play group, registered child minder, preschool, kindergarten, or licensed family daycare is desired.
Other Important Information
- Hours of work: Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies.
- Will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules, and regulations.
- Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
- May be assigned other duties that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the employee.
- May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training. Position may be coded as mission essential.
- A 6-month probationary period will be required.
- Overtime may be required.
- May be required to travel overnight to US or other countries in the performance of official duties or attend necessary train.
Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
- Hours of work will be between 0600 – 1800, Monday to Friday. • Employee will observe US holidays. • May be assigned other duties that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the employee. • Must complete 40 hours of orientation training prior to working with children. • Must complete all 15 Airforce Child Development Program Assistant Certification Program Modules plus Servesafe food handlers training within first 6 months of employment. • Required to complete Pediatric First Aid, and rescue breathing (or CPR) within the first 6 months of employment. • Required to complete 12 hours of annual training and retain current pediatric first aid and rescue breathing (or CPR) certification. • Required to pass a physical examination and get/have required immunizations
Benefits
- Annual Leave + US Federal Holidays, Annual Leave year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy
- Paid Sick Leave; year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free on-site parking
- Specialized Training provided throughout entire period of employment
- Development opportunities available
- Time off, cash and honorary awards and recognition available for significant contributions and consistent high performance
- Free access to on-site gym facilities
Who Can Apply
- Citizens of the UK, Nationals of European Community (EC) Countries, and Commonwealth Citizens, other Foreign
Nationals, and Stateless persons provided no restrictions have been imposed as a condition of continued residency in the UK.
- Applicants who have a minimum of five years consecutive residency in the UK are considered for this position; however, those who do not meet this criterion will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All successful applicants will require a security clearance.
- Please note pre-appointment security clearance requirements may delay start date.
- Proof of identification in the form of a photo ID will be required, for example a driving license or current passport.
- This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.
How To Apply
Interested candidates must complete an application form obtainable from the Civilian Personnel Website; https://www.mildenhall.af.mil/Portals/9/documents/civ_pers/AFD-150724-024.pdf?ver=2016-04-28-085219410.
All applications must submit the following documents and received prior to the closing date to be considered for the position.
Required Documents
- LNDH Application
- Curriculum Vitale and/or Resume
Optional Documents
- Transcripts
- Certifications
- Letters of Recommendation
- Right to Work Documentation
Equal Opportunity Employer
There will be no discrimination in employment practices based on gender, age, marital status, disability, race, nationality, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, being or not being a member of a trade union.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
School type:
- Crèche
- Day nursery
- Preschool
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RPA 56776
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