Pre-School Practitioner

Teaching Vacancies; Worcester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Worcestershire is seeking a dedicated pre-school educator to provide quality care and education to children aged 2-4 years. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant Level 2 qualification and have skills to support developmental needs. This role offers strengths in staff well-being, including a competitive salary, generous leave policies, and professional development opportunities. Collaboration is valued, and staff are supported in their professional journey.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent holiday entitlement: Bank holidays plus 25 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Family-friendly policies including flexible working

Professional development pathway

Qualifications

• Desirable but not essential to have recent experience in an Early Years setting.
• A full and relevant Level 2 qualification or higher is required.
• Ability to provide safe, high-quality education and care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality education and care to children aged 2-4 years.
• Act as a Key Person for a group of children.
• Support and monitor emotional, physical, and developmental needs.

Skills

Experience in an Early Years setting

Ability to monitor children's development

Collaboration and teamwork skills

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 qualification or higher

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a member of staff to join our thriving Little Cherries Pre‑School. Working hours will be discussed at interview. Hours working within our holiday club may also be available. Duties will include providing safe, high‑quality education and care to children aged 2‑4 years including being a Key Person for a group of children to support and monitor their emotional, physical and developmental needs. A full and relevant Level 2 qualification or higher and recent experience in an Early Years setting would be desirable but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

We believe that collaboration and staff wellbeing are at the heart of our success. Supported by our trust, we offer a range of benefits to enhance our work environment and support the professional and personal growth of our staff, including work‑life balance.

Staff can access a comprehensive range of healthcare services through Education Mutual, including mental health support, 24/7 GP Healthline, physiotherapy, stress management resources, and occupational health services. Find out more about Healthcare and Wellbeing Services here: www.educationmutual.co.uk/servic e/healthcare-and-wellbeing/

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a defined benefit plan, meaning your pension is calculated based on your salary and length of service and adjusted for inflation. This ensures a secure and guaranteed income in retirement, unaffected by investment performance. Find out more about LGPS here: www.lgpsmember.org/

Other staff benefits include

• Competitive salary
• Six INSET days per year
• Protected CPL time
• Continued professional development pathway for every role
• No work communication outside working hours
• Excellent holiday entitlement for support staff: Bank holidays plus 25 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• 5 days extra paid holiday after 5 years’ service (pro rata)
• ‘Time for You’ day
• Family‑friendly policies including flexible working, occupational maternity and paternity pay
• Reasonable release time for significant personal events
• Length of service awards
• Resources for retirement and financial planning
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Free tea, coffee and milk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.