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CM Club: Quite sad, not many people have applied for my job

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KatyMac · 23/05/2009 21:12

I didn't put a wage in so it's not that

I feel a bit sad tbh - I thought it was a lovely job

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KatyMac · 23/05/2009 22:50

5 other staff (incl me) & up to 9 under 5's a day

I don't know how to phrase it

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KatyMac · 23/05/2009 22:47

Tricky isn't it - morally I feel I needed to mention the Saturday/evening work even if it doesn't come across well

I thought 26 hrs a week was a nice p/t job

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QS · 23/05/2009 22:43

I think you need to say how many children you care for and how many other members of staff. It is hard to see exactly what the position actually IS! Also, as it is only 4-5 hours per day, 4 days per week, it might be hard to combine with other work, and too few hours to be somebodys "main" salary?

gigglinggoblin · 23/05/2009 22:42

I didnt read it as that, I thought you wanted people to work saturday and evenings and assumed (for no good reason) it would be every month or two. Maybe I read it differently to everyone else but the way you have just phrased it wouldnt put me off applying whereas the first ad would

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KatyMac · 23/05/2009 22:40

But you get time in lieu (except for NVQ)

& I'll babysit if necessary

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KatyMac · 23/05/2009 22:38

1 Saturday a year conference
2 Saturdays (or 4 evenings) every 3 yrs First Aid
1 Saturday (or 2 evenings) every 3 yrs Food hygiene

2 or 3 Saturdays (or 4-6 evenings) a year extra training - EYFS/Behaviour Management etc

2 or 3 Saturdays a year (maybe) events

I need that level of commitment unfortunately

Evenings for NVQ as well

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gigglinggoblin · 23/05/2009 22:29

Is the saturdy and evening work essential? Thats the bit that would put me off as I would have to get childcare, lots of people work in childcare because it fits around their family. Otherwise it does sound lovely

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KatyMac · 23/05/2009 22:14

The job title is childcare practitioner/assistant

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KatyMac · 23/05/2009 22:13

I'd take on an assistant but ideally I want someone to register then train to NVQ3

I think the person is more important than their qualifications

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holdingittogether · 23/05/2009 22:05

I would be confused whether you were looking for someone who is already registered as a childminder to come and work with you or whether you are looking for a playworker/keyworker type person. What you do seems quite unique. Is it an other assistant you are looking for?

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KatyMac · 23/05/2009 21:57

I thought it was quite a good ad

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KatyMac · 23/05/2009 21:57

"This is a part time position working within a well-qualified team in a small and friendly childminding setting.
Latest OFSTED grading: Outstanding
Hours will be Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8am - 1pm and Thursdays 8am - 2pm with very occasional Saturday or Evening work.
This post can be flexible and may occasionally need additional hours to cover sickness/holidays but would give as much notice of this as possible.

Applicants must be enthusiastic about working with children and also be able to assist with some administrative duties. There will be a comprehensive induction program and necessitates a CRB check which employer will arrange.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a natural flair for childcare who wishes to develop their career through training at NVQ level with the support of a friendly, outgoing staff team. Your role will be to help maintain a safe, secure and happy environment, help children achieve early learning goals and build positive relationships with parents."

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underpaidandoverworked · 23/05/2009 21:53

What was your ad. How many applicants did you have. Having read your posts over last 6mths, if I lived near you I would have applied like a shot

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