Early Years Practitioners

West House School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Birmingham is seeking enthusiastic EYFS Practitioners to join their team. The role involves creating a nurturing environment for young learners and requires a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare. Flexible hours with options for full-time and part-time work are available, along with a range of benefits including holiday pay and discounts on school fees.

Benefits

Discount on school fees

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free lunch and refreshments

Enhanced Maternity scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare or equivalent.
• Candidates should be enthusiastic and adaptable team players.
• Candidates should demonstrate a passion for Early Years care and education.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, nurturing learning environment.
• Support children's emotional and academic readiness.
• Contribute to planning tailored learning activities.

Skills

Enthusiastic team player

Adaptable

Passionate about Early Years care and education

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

West House School is seeking enthusiastic and experienced EYFS Practitioners to join the school’s EYFS department. The ideal candidates will be flexible and adaptable team players with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent) and will be passionate about Early Years care and education.

We have a variety of working patterns and hours available. Start date: As soon as possible.

Responsibilities

Because the original wording describes the role through general statements about caring, learning and tailoring plans to individual children, the following responsibilities are implied in the role of EYFS Practitioner within the EYFS department: creating a positive, nurturing learning environment; supporting children's emotional and academic readiness; contributing to the planning of tailored learning activities that spark interests and support development.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent)
• Enthusiastic, adaptable team player with a passion for Early Years care and education

Salary

• Level 3 qualified: £12.42 - £12.89 per hour
• Level 4 + qualified: £13.01 - £13.48 per hour plus £500 allowance per year

Hours and Type

• Hours: Various patterns available; please indicate preferences in your application
• Type of position: Permanent, full-time/part-time
• Either term-time only with four weeks Holiday Club work; extra shifts during holidays
• Or all-year-round with 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays during school holiday periods

Holidays and Benefits

• Holidays: 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Benefits: discount on school fees, discount on Holiday Club, Contributory Pension Scheme, free lunch and refreshments, Employee Assistance Programme with Wider Wallet, Bike2Work scheme, enhanced Maternity scheme

Compliance

West House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo all statutory checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website. This post involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments. All convictions, police cautions or “bind overs”, including any that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Act must be disclosed, and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment.

How to apply

To apply for this role, forward a completed application form and a covering letter addressed to Avril Walsh, Nursery Manager, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: [e-mail]

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for interview: we encourage early application as interviews may be held earlier than the closing date if suitable candidates are available.