Herringham Primary Academy: Early Years Practitioner

Herringham Primary Academy; Essex; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health Insurance

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long service awards

My Day

Career development and training

2-week October half term break

Staff Nursery

Job summary

Herringham Primary Academy is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our Gateway Learning Community in Thurrock. This permanent role offers 37 hours per week, term time only, with a salary in the GLC band (£28,324 - £31,187 FTE, pro rata £24,293 - £26,748) and progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will hold Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (or equivalent) and will contribute to delivering high-quality early years provision, supporting pupil progress and

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (or equivalent) is required.

Responsibilities

• Create an engaging early years environment to stimulate pupils' interests, progress and development.
• Support teaching and learning activities for early years pupils.
• Contribute to the continuous development of the early years provision on its journey to outstanding.

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (or equivalent)

Job description

Your Role

Early Years Practitioner

GLC: Herringham Primary Academy

GLC Point 16-20 £28,324 - £31,187 FTE (Actual Pro Rata £24,293 - £26,748)

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, term time only

Closing Date: 6 November 2026

Herringham Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

The successful candidate will have achieved Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (or equivalent) and will be able to apply their wealth of knowledge and expertise to create an environment of the highest standard which stimulates pupils' interests, progress and development. The successful candidate will relish the opportunity to develop the early years provision on its journey to outstanding.

Watch our video for an insight in to our academy: https://youtu.be/rnymR1LxuZ4

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

• Staff Well-being programme including access to Westfield Health Insurance


• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme


• Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service


• State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning


• A paid 'My Day' each year


• Excellent career development and training


• 2-week October half term break


• A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching


• Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs


• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff


• Free access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite


• GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Safeguarding Information

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

• to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;


• to verify employment history

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.