Early Years Practitioner

North Lincolnshire Council; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated EYFS Practitioner to join their team at St Hybald's Academy. This role offers the chance to support young children's development and foster a love of learning in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about safeguarding and committed to creating high-quality learning experiences. With a supportive staff team and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in early years education. Join a community that values creativity and collaboration, ensuring every child thrives.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Staff Team

Well-Resourced Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years settings with a focus on child development.
• Knowledge of the EYFS Framework and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development in all aspects of the EYFS curriculum.
• Record and plan based on children's progress.

Skills

Safeguarding

EYFS Framework Knowledge

Child Development

Communication Skills

Collaborative Working

Education

NNEB

NVQ

Early Years Qualification

Job description

Salary: Grade 6 £21,625 to £23,863 per year

Location St Hybald's Academy - Scawby

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

DBS: Yes Enhanced with Barred List Check

This is a Permanent , Part Time vacancy that will close in 11 days at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

We are seeking to appoint a permanent EYFS Practitioner for the new academic year starting in September 2025. We welcome applications from caring and enthusiastic candidates who are passionate and experienced Early Years specialists with a comprehensive understanding of how young children learn and develop. This post has arisen as our highly respected and talented post holder is moving on to pursue new adventures.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will be committed to safeguarding pupils making them feel safe and cared for;
• Is passionate about ensuring that every child can thrive and achieves well, enabling them to develop a ‘lifelong love of learning';
• Is caring and compassionate about giving each child the best opportunities;
• Has a clear knowledge of the EYFS Framework and curriculum;
• Has enthusiasm and drive in developing high quality learning environments both indoor and outdoor;
• NNEB, NVQ or appropriate Qualification.

In your role at our Academy, you will:

• Support children's development in all aspects of the EYFS curriculum;
• Record children's progress and use this as a basis for planning and improving practice and provision;
• Work in partnership with parents and to value and utilise their contribution to support children's well-being, learning and development;
• Develop and improve the quality and effectiveness of the EYFS by working collaboratively with the EYFS Teacher.

We can offer:

• A friendly, highly talented and supportive staff team;
• A well-resourced working environment;
• A school community committed to raising progress and attainment;
• Enthusiastic and hardworking children, who want to learn and grow;
• A commitment to professional development.

We know our children love coming to school because of the wide range of visits, sporting, drama and music opportunities that they have access to during their time at Scawby Academy. We are also proud to be an OPAL school, receiving their Gold status, which affirms our commitment to engaging play and imagination for all ages of pupils.

We would welcome and encourage visits to the school so we can show you our facilities and meet our children and staff. Please contact our office to make an appointment or for any further details regarding the post.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications-Thursday 22nd May 2025

Interviews to take place- Wednesday 4th June 2025

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

The Council

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values – equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility – in all that we do.