Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
Honley CE (VC) J I & N School
Hours
26.5 hours per week (All year round)
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Jaggar Lane, Honley, Holmfirth HD9 6BT
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
Actual Salary: £18,910.25
Advert Wording
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 26.5 hours per week (All year round)
Working Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (dependant on needs of service, days could change with notice if required)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a
Childcare Officer to join our team in Honley School Daycare part of Honley CE (VC) Junior, Infant & Nursery School.
The successful applicant will work
26.5 hours per week, all year round, with the following working pattern:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Shifts between 7:30am – 6:00pm on a rota basis, example shifts 7.30am-3.30pm/8.30am-4.30pm/10am-6pm etc, not necessarily following a pattern (Wednesday is a 4-hour shift)
- Potential to increase hours to include a Friday following service needs and demand in the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the effective day-to-day operation of the childcare setting.
- Ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children.
- Contribute to planning and delivering age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS and organisational policies.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding and health & safety standards.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to promote positive outcomes for children.
- Work with current officer, deputy and manager in a leadership role and step up in absences as required.
- Take a leading role as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the Daycare setting.
- Have keyholder responsibilities.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds relevant childcare qualifications (minimum Level 3 or equivalent).
- Has experience in taking a leading role in an early years setting.
- Has experience working within a childcare or early years setting for a minimum of 2 years.
- Demonstrates strong communication and organisational skills.
- Is flexible, motivated, and able to adapt to changing needs.
- Has a positive, child-centred approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Is committed to helping us along our journey to provide the very best care and learning opportunities for our children, whilst being a role model and advocate for our school golden values: Kindness, Respect, Trust, Responsibility and Resilience.
What We Can Offer You
- A supportive & inclusive workplace.
- An experienced & supportive team.
- Continuous professional development and opportunities to upskill, including 5 training days per year.
- Competitive salary & annual leave.
- West Yorkshire Pension Scheme.
- Mental Health support, including free counselling services and mental health first aiders.
- Employee healthcare.
- Kirklees sick pay, increasing for time in service.
- A week off over the Christmas period.
- Extended maternity pay & family friendly policies
- Shopping & travel discounts.
- Discounted gym memberships
- A fantastic work/life balance.
How To Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please download and complete the application form provided (a paper copy can be provided upon request). Application forms and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role should be returned to
Samantha Brown (Childcare Manager) either by post to the school address or by email to
samantha.brown@honleyjin.co.uk by
9am on Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Shortlisting will take place on 23rd December 2025. Successful candidates will then be contacted and interview date and time arranged upon shortlisting.
If you require further information about the role or would like to arrange a show around, please contact Daycare on telephone: 01484 508001 (option 3) or by emailing Samantha.brown@honleyjin.co.uk . Visits to the school and Daycare are highly recommended. To book an appointment please phone the above number and ask to speak with Samantha Brown, Childcare Manager.
Honley CE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery school and Daycare are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Closing date
23 December 2025, 9:00 AM
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