We are seeking an enthusiastic, qualified, Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly Nursery team at an exciting time as we increase our Early Years provision from term time only to a full time Nursery provision providing care from babies through to Pre-school.
The successful candidate will ideally have a Level 3 in Early Years Education and should be experienced in planning inspiring activities for children to explore and enjoy. However, we are open to experienced candidates who don’t have a Level 3 qualification. They will be able to demonstrate a track record of high-quality teaching and supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
The role is a full time, year round role and will initially be in our current Nursery room working with children aged 2-4 years. We are also open to part time applicants at 20 hours per week.
We invite applications from experienced candidates to contribute further to standards of excellence, who love children and aspire to work in a happy and fulfilling environment. Early Years Practitioners report to the Nursery Manager.
Hours, Salary & Benefits:
Hours: 20 or 40 hours per week, year-round. Permanent role. We are open to full time or part time roles, please let us know what hours you prefer when applying.
Salary: £13.75 - £13.95 per hour (for qualified staff)
20 hours pw - £14,300 - £14,508 pa
40 hours pw - £28,600 - £29,016 pa
Benefits:
- Means tested staff discount
- 5% employer pension
- Complementary lunch
- 20 days paid holiday + bank holidays
- Access to the group’s counselling scheme
- Personal accident at work cover
- Shopping discount card
- Access to fully funded apprenticeships
- Discretionary Christmas stand down
- Opportunities for career development within the Wishford group of schools
If you need any adjustments for the application or interview process please contact [email protected]
Job Description:
Your main responsibilities will be:
- To have due regard for the education of all pupils in the nursery in accordance with the aims, objectives and values.
- To provide pastoral care as an integral part of performing duties as an Early Years Practitioner.
- To share in the corporate responsibility for the wellbeing and control of all pupils in the nursery.
- To follow the policies for the smooth running of the school as laid down in the Staff Handbook.
- To plan lessons effectively in accordance with the school’s Schemes of Work and Programmes of Study.
- To teach in as exciting and stimulating a way as possible in order to inculcate a love of learning and of school, at the same time having high expectations of pupils and their performance.
- To keep up to date with assessment, record keeping and reporting.
- To attend relevant courses and stay abreast of developments in education in general and personal area of expertise in particular.
- To be supportive of, all events taking place within the school.
- To be part of the Early Years team, planning and implementing activities, delivering effective teaching and learning.
- To be committed to safeguarding children and want to make a difference to improving all children’s learning outcomes; encouraging confident and independent learners.
- To establish positive partnerships with parents, ensuring a cohesive approach to their child’s welfare and progression.
Person Specification:
The successful candidate will ideally have a Level 3 in Early Years Education.
- Experience of working in a nursery.
- Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development.
- Knowledge & Understanding
- Demonstrates an enthusiasm and passion for teaching and working with children in EYFS.
- Ability to monitor, assess, record and report pupil’s progress.
Skills & Aptitudes
- Ability to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment.
- Be able to develop and maintain good professional relationships and contribute positively to all aspects of School life.
- Be able to motivate and inspire pupils.
- Excellent communication skills, in verbal and written form
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- A good standard of written, oral and IT skills.
Disposition
- Professionalism in all areas such as punctuality, work ethic, honesty, reliability and collaboration.
- Willingness to work throughout the school if needed.
- A positive and child-centred approach to teaching with the ability to inspire an enthusiasm for learning.
- Commitment to the safety and welfare of all pupils.
- A ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to work hard to get things done.
- Strong team working skills.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- High degrees of self-confidence, personal energy and dynamism.
- Personal warmth, good rapport with pupils, colleagues and parents.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Appropriate levels of personal presentation.
- An understanding of, and commitment to, the
- School’s ethos.
- Good sense of humour and the flexibility and
- Willingness to be involved in School life.
To apply, please submit an application via -https://www.eteach.com/careers/henleydaynursery/job/early-years-practitioner-1552865
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,600.00-£29,016.00 per year
Work Location: In person
