Early Years Practitioner - Level 3

Wishford Schools; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,947 - 29,268; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on nursery fees

Free lunch during term time

Access to counselling scheme

Access to fully funded apprenticeships

Personal accident coverage

Job summary

Wishford Schools is seeking enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners to join their friendly Nursery team in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience in nursery settings. You will provide high standards of care and education for children aged 2-4, plan exciting activities, and foster professional relationships with parents. This full-time, year-round role offers a salary of £12.60 per hour with additional perks like staff discounts and free lunches during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a nursery.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and passion for teaching and working with children in EYFS.
• Ability to create a happy and effective learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care and education for all children attending the nursery.
• Plan lessons effectively in accordance with the school’s Schemes of Work.
• Establish positive partnerships with parents.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Ability to assess pupil's progress

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 in Early Years Education

Job description

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

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.

Purpose of the job

To provide high standards of care and education for all children attending the nursery whilst adhering to all policies & procedures.

Relationships

The post holder is directly responsible to the Headteacher and the Nursery Manager and works closely with other Early Years staff.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Full time, perm, year round role.

Salary: £12.60 per hour / £26,208.00 pa. Salary to be reviewed April 26.

Dependent on qualifications, experience and responsibilities.

• Staff discount on nursery fees
• Free lunch during term time
• Access to the group’s counselling scheme
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships
• Personal accident at work cover

Main Responsibilities:

• 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 Educator.
• 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.

St Faith’s Prep School,
5 The Street,
Ash,
Kent,
CT3 2HH

Please contact [e-mail] for any queries or adjustments.

St Faith’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo appropriate pre‑appointment child protection screening.

Wishford schools are an equal opportunities employer and welcome 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.