Inspirational staff needed for Flo’s Nature Nursery!

We are seeking a new person as we continue to grow our fabulous nursery team:

• Senior Early Years  Practitioner (Keyperson) – full time, Permanent £ 20,794 – £21736 – qualified level 3 or above
• Early Years Practitioners  (full or part time)  £18,771 – £20,748 qualified or unqualified considered.  Apprenticeships welcomed 

Flo’s is a relatively new and very special small nursery which has Nature in Mind and Wellbeing at heart.  We are part of a thriving community hub, with a delicious onsite cafe, community midwives and lively events for all ages.  Family group – 24 children at any time.  Lovely team! 

Reasons to work with us:

•  Fabulous supportive community in a thriving social enterprise hub
•  Beautiful setting in the middle of the park – big focus on outdoor play and learning in nature
• Excellent training and development opportunities 
• Ofsted good with outstanding features (May 2021)
• 30% discount on food from our delicious cafe
• 28 days paid leave plus 2 additional weeks off in the summer when the nursery is closed.

These posts would suit people who love working with children and enjoy working outdoors in any weather!  We will offer professional development opportunities and a chance to get involved in the wider life of the centre. 

NB: These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them. 

How to apply: For more information and to download application packs  please see our website: www.flosoxford.org.uk or you can email  nursery@flosoxford.org.uk  stating which job you are interested in the above posts. 

For a visit or informal chat call :  Tanja Fletcher – Nursery Manager, Telephone: 01865 587612   email:  nursery@flosoxford.org.uk

To read the full role description see here:

Job Advert Early Years Practitioner incl Job Description 2021

• Application Form
• Confidential Self Declaration
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
• Health Declaration

Business Administrator

Flo’s is run by and for the community- it is a vibrant place with lots going on. We are looking for someone who thrives in busy environments and will help us to create a truly welcoming hub. You should be highly organised, efficient and have a high level of attention to detail- as well as a love for community work. We are looking for an energetic person to join our lively community, but also someone who is happy to undertake some routine/repetitive tasks to keep our centre’s administration top notch. 

25-35 hrs per week, £19,760  – £20, 748  pro-rata starting from February 2022. 

If this could be you, have a look at our application pack and job description here: Business Administrator Job Description Jan22
We encourage anyone interested in this opportunity to apply or get in touch to find out more. If you are interested in finding out more, even if you are unsure you are the right candidate, we would love to hear from you to discuss it further. To apply email info@flosoxford.org.uk by 17th January with your CV and cover letter.

Trustee positions

Flo’s has brought new life and vibrancy to a decommissioned children’s centre and has become a flourishing community enterprise hub. We recruiting a trustee interested in Early Years and a treasurer to support our development as we deepen our social impact and increase our trading.

TREASURER: We are looking for a treasurer to join our board of Trustees. This is an exciting roles, supporting an experienced Board to oversee the strategy and finances of our dynamic and growing organisation. This role would suit someone with financial management experience,  interested in learning about community enterprise and how local trading can make a real difference to a locality and it’s residents’ lives. 

Read more about this role in the full role description here: Treasurer Role Description

Opportunities with our partners

Damascus Rose Kitchen is at an exciting stage of its early development. They are currently two directors, Nuha Abdo and Wesal Ghanoum, both Syrian refugee women with a passion to establish their business, share their culture, provide delicious food and a successful, sustainable enterprise.

Damascus Rose Kitchen are now looking for two new Directors (Trustees) to join their board to add their skills, vision and enthusiasm to our organisation. These are voluntary positions.

For further information, click here to read the Directors DRK advert 2021 information pack.