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"Outstanding" Pre school in Hitchin is seeking Level 2 or Level 3 Educators for a flexible start.

Only 10 minutes away from Hitchin town centre is our purpose built Pre School provision for children aged 2,3 & 4.

Are you passionate about making a difference in young peoples lives? You will be supported by a small, highly skilled and friendly team. This role is for a KEY PERSON.

We are open 9-3 Monday to Friday and seek an enthusiatic indivdual to work 0830-1530 Monday to Friday, TERM TIME only.

We offer a wealth of training opportunites, competitive rates and employee benefits.

For more information call 01462 711817 or email your CV to manager@pirtonpreschool.co.uk

Job Descripton 

• To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with the team)
• Contribute to planning and share ideas with the team
• Lead large and small group times, making effective use of teachable moments
• To keep abreast of changes and updates within the childcare sector
• Support all staff and engage in positive team work.
• To establish secure, nurturing relationships with all children.
• To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
• To fulfil your key person role including keeping records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life; making accurate and professional assessments; acknowledging their interests and using these to provide learning opportunities; ensuring any additional needs are supported and intervention is carried out regularly.
• To be sensitive to, and pro active in supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable children and their families.
• Lead on meetings held with key children’s parents/carers
• Listen and act upon parents opinions/views
• To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.
• To advise assistant manager of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, fundraising events
• To implement any new skills and knowledge learnt through training within daily practices.
• Professionally contribute to meetings (staff, TAF, training events etc)
• To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsibilities and duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleaning of equipment, etc.
• To undertake any tasks required in relation to children’s intimate care and toileting.
• To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the setting’s philosophy is fulfilled.
• To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting. 
• Manage behaviour in accordance with the settings policy.
• To develop your role in line with best practice
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job.
• To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside.
• Mentor pre school assistants, volunteers and students
• To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
• To undertake and lead on additional responsibilities such as SENCO, training co-ordinator, safeguarding Officer etc
• To uphold professionalism at all times – time keeping, attendance, ownership and accountability

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Blade/ Composite Technician to join our clients MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) workshop. The successful candidate will carry out repairs, maintenance, and painting of composite and fibreglass blades, working in accordance with company procedures and OEM manuals. This role may occasionally require on-aircraft work, including travel.

Responsibilities
Hands-on work within the MRO workshop, carried out in line with company procedures and OEM manuals, and will include:

• Carrying out composite propeller blade repairs.
• Installing metallic compound leading edges.
• Conducting on-aircraft repairs, which may include travel abroad.
• Performing fibreglass and carbon fibre work.
• Undertaking painting processes during repair or overhaul.
• Carrying out blade machining and balancing operations.
• Masking, preparing, and painting blades and components.
• Cleaning products.
• Inspecting all relevant components and identifying items for scrap, rework, or refit, with reference to relevant product information and OEM manuals.
• Reviewing and implementing service information.
• Maintaining a general understanding of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
• Working effectively within a small team with minimal supervision.
• Taking responsibility for their own work.
• Demonstrating a strong work ethic and pride in workmanship.
• Performing any other reasonable tasks required by management.

Person Specification
The Technician will ideally have previous experience in an engineering or hand-crafting role, such as carpentry. We are looking for someone with good hand skills, high dexterity, and attention to detail. Experience in the aviation industry is highly desirable, as is experience with composites, fibreglass, and painting. Full consideration will be given to training a ‘Trainee Technician’ if the right candidate is found.

Key Competencies

• Able to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Punctual with a good record of timekeeping.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to remain calm under pressure.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Office).
• Reasonable level of fitness and well-being, as some heavy lifting may be required.

Salary: £31,000 – £34,000 (DOE)

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00

NA53553

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Propeller Technician to join our clients team. The successful candidate will carry out the disassembly, cleaning, and preparation of propellers for inspection, following approved technical data and company procedures. The role reports directly to the Production Manager and may also receive instructions from the Maintenance Manager.

Main Responsibilities

• To carry out aircraft propeller or other associated components disassembly and cleaning, using standard and specialist hand tools and measuring equipment.
• To carry out Plastic Media (PMB) and glass blasting
• To process aluminium blade grinding
• The ability to work effectively within a small team with minimum supervision
• The ability to be responsible for their own work
• To have a strong work ethic and pride in their work
• To carry out any other reasonable task required by management

Person specification

The Propeller Technician should ideally have previous experience of working within an engineering background utilising general hand-tools. Aviation industry experience is not essential. Full on the job training can be provided.

Suitable candidate will have aspiration to work and progress within the industry. Through experience this job will give the opportunity to evolve and grow within the business in terms of technical competence.

Qualifications

Whilst no formal qualifications are required experience working with hand tools in the automotive or similar industry would be advantageous. If you have a hobby that involves mechanical disassembly that would also be seen as a desirable and transferable skill.

Key Competencies

• Work effectively within a team as well as on their own
• To be punctual and have a good record of time-keeping
• Exhibit a meticulous attention to detail always
• To have a reasonable fitness level and well-being (due to some heavy lifting as and when required)

Salary: £28,000-£31,000 per annum

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00

NA53554

Smooch – Wedding Rings by Appointment is a premium jewellery brand specialising in bespoke engagement and wedding rings. We are currently expanding across Essex and are looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals to join our team as Jewellery Advisers.

This is a flexible, part-time, self-employed role, ideal for those seeking additional income alongside family life, another business, or part-time work.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet couples by appointment to guide them through designing their engagement and wedding rings
• Deliver an exceptional, personalised customer experience
• Build rapport and trust with clients during an important life moment
• Manage appointments professionally and reliably

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours
• Commission-based earnings (uncapped)
• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunity to work with a well-established wedding jewellery brand

Requirements

• Excellent communication and people skills
• Professional, friendly, and well-presented
• Comfortable working on a self-employed basis
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)