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Teaching Vacancies; Tipton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare services

LGPS pension

INSET days

Flexible working

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an experienced early years practitioner to lead a room, supervise staff and support high-quality teaching and care in line with EYFS. The role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication, and a commitment to professional development.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification, GCSEs, and at least 3 years’ experience in an early years setting, with the ability to lead practice and manage workloads.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years Qualification as required by DFE/EYFS
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent
• Pediatric First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an early years setting
• Experience leading a room or supervising staff
• Experience implementing the EYFS framework
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience leading practice and supporting colleagues
• Strong understanding of EYFS statutory requirements and child development
• Sound safeguarding knowledge and safer working practices
• Ability to support high-quality teaching, learning and care experiences
• Ability to lead by example and support continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Competent IT and digital record management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead a room and supervise staff in an early years setting
• Support high-quality teaching, learning and care experiences
• Demonstrate safeguarding and safe working practices
• Lead by example and support continuous improvement
• Maintain strong communication with colleagues and families
• Organise and record-keeping of child development and activities

Skills

Early years leadership

Team supervision

Teaching and learning support

Communication skills

workload management

Record-keeping

Safeguarding knowledge

Professional development

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

GCSE English and Maths (C/4)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification recognized by DFE/EYFS requirements
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent)
• Pediatric First Aid ( or willingness to obtain)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in an early years setting. Experience leading a room or supervising staff.
• Experience implementing the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience of leading practice and supporting colleagues
• Strong understanding of EYFS statutory requirements and child development from birth to age 5
• Sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection and safer working practice
• Ability to support high-quality teaching, learning and care experiences
• Ability to lead by example and support continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Competent IT and digital record management skills

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.

Education Mutual

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/service/healthcare-and-wellbeing/

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:

• Six INSET days per year
• Continued professional development pathway for every role
• No work communication outside working hours
• 5 days extra paid holiday after 5 years’ service (pro rata)
• 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
• Free tea, coffee and milk

Commitment to safeguarding

Summerhill’s Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check

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