Early Years Practitioner

Wishford Schools; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,523 - 29,972; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Means-tested staff discount

Complementary lunch during term time

Access to counselling scheme

Personal accident cover

Fully funded apprenticeships

Discretionary Christmas stand-down

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wishford Schools in Henley-on-Thames is looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join their friendly Nursery team.

This full-time, year-round role focuses on planning inspiring activities for children aged 2-4, teaching in an engaging manner, and maintaining a supportive environment.

Successful applicants must possess a Level 3 in Early Years Education and showcase a track record in high-quality teaching.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for teaching and working with children in EYFS.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and improving learning outcomes.
• Ability to create a happy and challenging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons effectively in accordance with the school’s standards.
• Provide pastoral care as part of duties as an Early Years Practitioner.
• Establish positive partnerships with parents.

Skills

Planning inspiring activities

Experience in nursery

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to monitor pupil’s progress

Team working skills

Education

Level 3 in Early Years Education

Job description

Early Years Practitioner

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly Nursery team. You should be experienced in planning inspiring activities for children aged 2‑4 to explore and enjoy. The role is full time, year round.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 in Early Years Education.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a track record of high‑quality teaching and supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. 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.

In the near future, we are opening the nursery up to the under‑2 age group.

Early Years Practitioners report to the Nursery Manager.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: 40 hours per week, year‑round. Permanent role. 8am – 5:00pm

Salary: Starting £13.10 ph / £27,248.00 pa based on skills and experience

• Means‑tested staff discount
• Complementary lunch during term time cooked on site by our in‑house chefs
• Access to the group’s counselling scheme
• Personal accident at work cover
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships
• Discretionary Christmas stand‑down
• Opportunities for career development within the Wishford group of schools

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 have a Level 3 in Early Years Education.

• Experience of working in a nursery.
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Demonstrates an enthusiasm and passion for teaching and working with children in EYFS.
• Ability to monitor, assess, record and report pupil’s progress.
• 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
• Good sense of humour and the flexibility and
• Willingness to be involved in School life.

Wishford Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.