Pre-School Leader

St Alban's Catholic Academy; Harlow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

St Alban's Catholic Academy in England invites applications for a Pre-School Leader to establish an Early Years provision. The role requires enthusiastic, caring leadership; experience of leading a setting preferred but not essential; a strong Catholic ethos is valued.

The successful candidate will lead the EYFS, ensure welfare compliance, and work with staff, parents and church links to support children’s development.

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare & Education or equivalent.
• Experience of leading a setting preferred but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the provision of Early Years Education.
• Participate in planning, assessment, recording and reporting in line with EYFS.
• Provide a safe and secure learning environment for the children.
• Assist in liaising with parents on welfare, learning and development.

Skills

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare & Education or equivalent

Job description

The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic, caring Pre-School Leader to join our setting at St Alban's Catholic Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate, to build from an early year’s provision. Experience of leading a setting would be preferred, but not essential. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust consists of three Primary schools who work closely together.

Essential qualifications, at least, NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare & Education or equivalent.

We can offer you:

• Exceptionally well-behaved pupils who are proud of their school and achievements
• Collaborative planning and assessment
• Lead Teacher support
• A welcoming and warm environment where everyone is valued and respected
• Strong and experienced leadership team, dedicated to the professional development of staff
• Strong Church community links and a supportive Governing Body

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Support the Catholic ethos of the School
• Lead and manage the provision of Early Years Education
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure the welfare requirement of the EYFS framework is met
• Participate in planning, assessment, recording and reporting, in line with requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework
• Provide a safe and secure learning environment for the children
• Set expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge every child
• Assist in providing effective liaison with parents on a day to day basis regarding the welfare, learning and development of the children
• Work alongside outside agencies

The school reserves the right to appoint a candidate during the application process.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, and enhanced DBS.