Pre-school Practitioner Maternity Cover

Healthworks Newcastle; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a dedicated individual to join their Pre-school Team on a fixed-term basis. You will provide high-quality experiences for young children while collaborating with local partners to ensure every child gets the best start in life. Ideal candidates will be motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to improving health and wellbeing in the community. Training and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Training and development opportunities

Free flu jab

Health and wellbeing programme

Opportunity to buy additional leave

Qualifications

• Passion for increasing child funding place uptake.
• Commitment to tackling health inequalities.
• Enthusiastic and motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Provide quality experiences for young children.
• Collaborate with partnership organizations.

Skills

Enthusiasm for child development

Proactive and self-motivated

Excellent communication

Job description

Overview

Fixed term for 9-12 months to cover a period of maternity leave

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, proactive, and efficient individual to join Healthworks to work as part of the Pre-school Team.

The Organization

About Us

Healthworks is a national award-winning charity working with disadvantaged local communities to tackle health inequalities and improve their health and wellbeing through social prescribing. Based in Newcastle, but working across the region for 30 years, our patron is Professor Michael Marmot. Our work has been recognised by a King’s Fund/GSK award for our work improving the physical and mental health of people across the North East of England.

We work in partnership with NHS and Local Authority colleagues and communities in many sectors to devise cost effective solutions that secure sustainable health impacts for many conditions that inhibit quality of life.

The Role

The Role

You will;

• Work to deliver all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Provide the very best experiences for young children through a variety of opportunities, experiences and activities in a secure and friendly atmosphere
• Work alongside our partnership organisations to give every child the best start in life
• Ensure the highest quality of Healthworks service delivery

About You

About You

You will be an enthusiastic individual, motivated to give every child the best start in life. You will be passionate about increasing the uptake of 2,3 and 4 year old funding places.

The successful candidate will embrace and reflect the values upheld by Healthworks. Our commitment to tackling health inequalities is at the heart of everything we do.

Our Commitment

Our Commitment

We know how important our team is to the amazing work that we do in our local communities. So in return we offer;

• Free membership to both our gyms
• Training and development opportunities
• Free flu jab
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Opportunity to buy additional leave
• The opportunity to work for a friendly and positive organisation that genuinely makes a difference to people’s lives.

We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We are committed to taking positive and proactive steps to ensure that we provide a safe and caring environment, free from discrimination for everyone.

Interested in applying?

Interested in applying?

To apply please complete the Application Form and the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and send them to [e-mail]

If you would like to have a look around or an informal chat about the role please contact Kelly Thompson 0191 2641959 or use the form below to get in touch.

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