Vacancy title:Preschool Practitioner
Setting name and address:Hempstead Pavilion Playgroup Ltd
Hempstead Playing Fields
Hempstead Road, Hempstead
Gillingham  
ME7 3RH
Provider contact details:For an application form and job description please email Katherine Ross at:
hempstead.pavilion@outlook.com
Working hours:
4 days a week
Term Time Only (plus 5 SDD)
9am – 3:45pm
Salary: To be confirmed at interview 
Qualifications required/desired:

Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Early Years Childcare and Education.
Desired NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
Must have an Early years full and relevant qualification.
Minimum 1 year experience in a setting and the role key person.


Vacancy details:

We are a small, friendly, term time only playgroup, set within the beautiful playing fields of Hempstead Recreational Ground. The children attending our setting are aged 2 to 4 years.

Our successful candidate will have an enthusiastic and pro-active mindset with a positive attitude and have the ability to form strong and supportive relationships with parents, children and staff. You must have the drive and initiative to ensure that as a setting, we deliver the highest level of childcare, where our children thrive and develop a love of learning.

You must be at least Level 2 Early years qualified; Level 3 is desirable. You must be able to start as soon as possible. Experience with preschool children is a must, as well as a good knowledge and understanding of the new EYFS and safeguarding reforms.

Hempstead Pavilion Playgroup Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects applicants to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the 'Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974' and therefore all convictions, cautions and reprimands including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared.

The safeguarding and welfare of the children in our care is paramount to us and therefore all successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check, complete our induction process and be able to provide 2 satisfactory references (at least one reference MUST be received before any job is made).

Please email for full job description and application form.

Closing date:4 August 2025
Contact name at setting:Katherine Ross