Christmas closing dates

Our last open day before Christmas is Wednesday 21st December. We re-open fully on Monday January 9th.

Toys can be returned on Friday January 6th, but there will be no stay and play session on that day.

We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Working at the toy library

Co-ordinator needed to take responsibility for the day to day running of a well established Toy Library. As a charitable organisation this role involves working with a valuable team of volunteers and the management committee. Suitable applicants should have good literacy, numeracy and IT skills, enjoy working with people and have a sound knowledge of child development.

See below for further details.

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Dear applicant,

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. I enclose more information for the job and would encourage you to visit us to see for yourself what is involved in the day to day running of Shepshed Toy Library. The position is a part-time role and remuneration will reflect you skills and experience.

The Toy Library is a registered charity with its own management team and a group of volunteers who work on different sessions.

The Toy Library is responsible for finding its own funds either through grants, membership fees or fundraising events.

Role of Co-ordinator

To maintain the running of a lively and friendly toy library:-

- Promoting play in its widest sense

- Lending a good selection of toys for ages 0-10

- Providing valuable play experiences in the play area to

benefit both children and parents/carers.

To provide an environment that encourages socialising and support for carers and families.

To help plan and implement the finding of funds.

To work with volunteers and in accordance with Toy Library policies and objectives.

We would like you to write in your own words why you would like to work for the Toy Library, and what skills and experience you would bring and their relevance to us.

Please send your CV, completed criteria form and written application to the above address for the attention of Louise Bowles. In the event you are invited to interview we would like you to prepare for the interview either 1) an example of a short play session, please consider, age, how it would be implemented and what are the benefits to children and their respective adults or 2) an idea for fund raising and how you would implement it.

The closing date for application is the 10^th of January 2012

Appointment of the position would be after being successful in the interview process and a enhanced CRB check.

We look forward to reading your application

Yours sincerely,

Louise Bowles

Chairperson

Please note this is a part-time role in school term time only. As a guideline the hours of work and pay will be in the region of:

• Main role – 16 hours per week at a salary of around £4500 (depending on experience)
• Supporting role - 10 hours per week at a salary of around £3000 (depending on experience)

Criteria Checklist	ESSENTIAL	DESIRABLE	Y/N
NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care or equivalent	Y
An up to date Early Years First Aid Certificate		Y
At least 3 years experience with the under 5's	Y
Experience of working with parents and carers		Y
Knowledge of the Every Child Matters and EYFS framework		Y
Knowledge of child development	Y
Basic PC literacy and good numeracy, literacy and IT skills	Y
A commitment to flexible working	Y
Experience of completing grant applications,		Y