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Sunday, 14 Mar 2010
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Essential InformationThe following information will be of interest to those seeking jobs or, considering a career in the early years sector. Teaching agencies and employers of nursery staff may also find this of value. Nursery nurses, sometimes referred to as ‘nannies’, can be either male or female. Nursery nurses are specifically employed to look after, care and educate the very young, usually from newborn babies to the age of eight. Depending upon the age of the children, the role of the nursery nurse can vary. For the very young (i.e. babies) nurses will be more involved with the care of the child, whereas for older children (toddlers), language development and social skills will be increasingly important. Good nursery nurses are always in demand and work can be found in public and private nurseries, crèches, as well as supporting teachers in schools. Jobs and vacancies throughout the UK are often included in our free newsletters. To be recognised as nursery nurse, it is important to be suitably qualified (see ‘What qualifications are needed?’). Qualifications can take 1-2 years to obtain. Life as a nursery nurse can be extremely varied & rewarding, not to mention tiring, messy and noisy! Most of the work for nursery workers is usually indoors, although supervising play or going on visits or day trips can often involve outdoor work too. With pre-school children, much of the work is focussed on the physical care of the child so, feeding, bathing, dressing etc are key elements of the job, although focus is still given to language development and exploration through play. Older children will be encouraged more academically to recognise numbers, letters and writing. Assessing the children and providing feedback on their development to parents, teacher & health visitors can also be part of the job. The hours of work can also vary. Many nurseries open early and close late and nannies may often have early starts and late finishes. The work environment will often dictate the hours of work. It is also possible to get part-time work. Salaries can range from approximately £8,000 to £20,000+ depending upon qualifications, experience and responsibilities. What qualifications are needed? To work with children unsupervised, nursery nurses must have the Council for Awards in Children’s Care and Education (CACHE) Diploma in Child Care and Education or NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, people can study for one of the following qualifications: CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education. This allows individuals to work under supervision. It can be followed by the CACHE Level 3 Diploma or NVQ Level 3. There are many sources available to help you to identify jobs within the early years sector, including our message boards and our free online newsletters. (Subscribe Now!). There are also a wide variety of education recruitment agencies (sometimes known as ‘Teaching Agencies’) and nannying agencies, who can help you to find work that suits. Teaching Agencies The standard of agencies can vary from area to area and it cannot be assumed that a national agency will be any better at finding you work than a local agency. A guide to Teaching Agencies, the services they offer and a comprehensive list can be found at: www.teachingagencies.co.uk Alternatives to using an agency include:
The Government is committed to delivering additional childcare places to almost 2 million children by 2006. To achieve this expansion it is estimated that some 175 -180,000 new childcare workers will need to be recruited (and where necessary trained or re-trained) up to 2006. Thus, it is clear that there are increasing opportunities in this sector, for the foreseeable future. Related jobs |
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