Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Practitioner

Teaching Vacancies; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking a highly motivated EYFS Practitioner to join ‘Team Selwyn’. The ideal candidate will have a full Level 3 Early Years qualification compliant with statutory requirements. Responsibilities include supporting the class teacher and demonstrating excellent behaviour management skills. The school offers opportunities for professional development and values wellbeing. Candidates must be currently residing in the UK and possess the right to work. Early applications are encouraged.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Must hold a qualification on the DfE Early Years Qualifications List.
• Must be compliant with EYFS statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering learning activities.
• Demonstrate high standards for excellent pupil outcomes.
• Model behaviour management skills.

Skills

High standards

Excellent behaviour management skills

Flexibility

Motivational and team-oriented

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated EYFS Practitioner to join ‘Team Selwyn’. As a school, we are dedicated to providing the best possible learning experiences for our children. Our staff team are passionate and motivational for our pupils, and we are looking for an inspirational individual who can have a positive impact on our school community.

The successful candidate must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification that is compliant with the DfE Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory requirements and enables the post-holder to be included in the EYFS staff-to-child ratios. (Only applicants with a qualification that appears on the DfE Early Years Qualifications List will be considered.)

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals or groups.
• Demonstrate high standards and achieve excellent outcomes for pupils.
• Motivate others and thrive on working in diverse teams.
• Model excellent behaviour management skills.
• Be flexible, positive, and able to work well under pressure.
• Value professional development and be enthusiastic about taking risks.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification that is compliant with the DfE EYFS statutory requirements and enables inclusion in EYFS staff-to-child ratios. (Qualification must appear on the DfE Early Years Qualifications List.)

What the school offers

• Curious children who love learning.
• Collaboration opportunities with supportive, forward-thinking, andDedicated teams.
• An extensive wellbeing offer for staff, pupils, and families, and a Leadership team who promote wellbeing and academic success equally.

How to apply / Visit

Before deciding to apply, you may want to find out more about the school. To arrange a visit and/or informal discussion about this post, please contact the school office on 02084716173. Further information about our school can be found on our website - Selwyn Primary School. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews before the closing date for strong candidates.

Further details about the role

Selwyn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check as well as qualifications and reference checks. A disqualification declaration questionnaire may be required for this post. Applicants must be currently residing in the UK and able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK. Shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis; we strongly encourage early applications. The Trust reserves the right to amend any stated dates, including the possibility of changing the closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media checks, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.