Meet the Team
Pre-school Teacher and Third in Charge - Claudia
My name is Claudia and I am originally from Romania. I completed a degree in History and English language and literature in 2008 and after finishing my studies, I had the opportunity to teach History and English in Romania for three years. I loved being able to enrich children’s lives, not just through teaching them educational skills but also by helping them to build self-confidence and responsibility. In 2017 I obtained my QTS (qualified teacher status) in the UK and began working at rubadubs. I am a creative and energetic teacher and I believe that the love and passion I have for working with young children keeps me striving to improve my skills and achieve more. My aim is to provide a safe, caring and fun environment in which children can thrive and where their contributions are valued. |
Young pre-schoolers group leader - Susana My name is Susana and I am from Spain. I am a qualified teacher and since gaining QTS in the UK in 2009 I have had experience in working with children in early years, primary and secondary school. Once I became a mother myself, I fully understood the importance of those first few years of development and that is when I realised that I wanted to work in early years. I have worked at Rubadubs for five years now and have recently been promoted to room leader. I love working with the whole family and seeing how working in partnership with parents helps children to flourish. My hobbies include travelling to Spain to visit my family (when I can), playing piano, reading historical novels and enjoying coffee with friends! |
Current vacancies
Nursery Practitioner
Full time 40 hours per week over 5 days, Monday-Friday, permanent position
We will also consider candidates looking for a part-time job share position (all year round, including school holidays)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced early years practitioner to join our team. We are committed to promoting the safeguarding and well-being of young children and to delivering high quality care and early education.
Person specification:
· Experience of working in an early years setting is essential, two years or more experience is preferable.
· Detailed knowledge of the early years foundation stage is required, including the safeguarding and ratio requirements
· A recognised early years qualification at level three or higher, or a level two and currently working towards level three.
· Ability to plan fun and engaging activities that capture the individual interests of the children.
· You must be friendly and approachable and able to work effectively as part of a team
Why choose a career at rubadubs?
In recognition of the dedication of rudabubs employees, we offer a number of benefits and opportunities:
· A range of training opportunities and support for your continuing professional development
· Staff lunches, cooked onsite daily
· Staff pension scheme
· A loyalty extra annual leave entitlement
. Employee assistance programme
· Annual staff Christmas party and regular social events
· Mental health first aider
Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS check and provide two satisfactory
references before commencing employment with us. You will also need to provide ‘right to
work in the UK’ documentation where required.
Main Responsibilities
– To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the Nursery.
– To give support to other personnel within the Nursery.
– To implement the daily routine for the children
- To ensure the safety of the children at all times
Main Duties
– To contribute to a programme of engaging learning opportunities suitable to the age range of children.
– Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
– Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
– To attend out of working hours activities e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parent’s evening, summer fun day, Christmas party etc
– To be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic
jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
– Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures
– To ensure mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing.
– Providing comfort and warmth to the children.
– To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
– To be aware of the ethos of the Nursery and to uphold its standards at all times
Qualifications and Training such as the following are desirable:
– NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, CACHE Diploma, BA Childcare, HND Childcare
- Paediatric first aid
- Safeguarding and prevent duty training
– Training and experience in working with babies is essential for baby room staff
In addition to the above vacancy, we also offer apprenticeship opportunities for enthusiastic learners looking for a career in early years.
To enquire about a career at rubadubs, please send your CV to [email protected]