Early Years Practitioner

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly Nursery team. You should be experienced in planning inspiring activities for children aged 2-4 to explore and enjoy. The role is full time, year round role.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 in Early Years Education.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a track record of high-quality teaching and supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. We invite applications from experienced candidates to contribute further to standards of excellence, who love children and aspire to work in a happy and fulfilling environment.

In the near future, we are opening the nursery up to the under 2 age group.

Early Years Practitioners report to the Nursery Manager.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: 40 hours per week, year-round. Permanent role. 8am – 5:00pm

Salary: Starting £13.10 ph / £27,248.00 pa based on skills and experience

Benefits:

• Means tested staff discount
• 5% employer pension
• Complementary lunch during term time cooked on site by our inhouse chefs
• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
• Access to the group’s counselling scheme
• Personal accident at work cover
• Shopping discount card
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships
• Discretionary Christmas stand down
• Opportunities for career development within the Wishford group of schools

If you need any adjustments for the application or interview process please contact HR@Wishford.co.uk

Job Description:

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To have due regard for the education of all pupils in the nursery in accordance with the aims, objectives and values.
• To provide pastoral care as an integral part of performing duties as an Early Years Practitioner.
• To share in the corporate responsibility for the wellbeing and control of all pupils in the nursery.
• To follow the policies for the smooth running of the school as laid down in the Staff Handbook.
• To plan lessons effectively in accordance with the school’s Schemes of Work and Programmes of Study.
• To teach in as exciting and stimulating a way as possible in order to inculcate a love of learning and of school, at the same time having high expectations of pupils and their performance.
• To keep up to date with assessment, record keeping and reporting.
• To attend relevant courses and stay abreast of developments in education in general and personal area of expertise in particular.
• To be supportive of, all events taking place within the school.
• To be part of the Early Years team, planning and implementing activities, delivering effective teaching and learning.
• To be committed to safeguarding children and want to make a difference to improving all children’s learning outcomes; encouraging confident and independent learners.
• To establish positive partnerships with parents, ensuring a cohesive approach to their child’s welfare and progression.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 in Early Years Education.

• Experience of working in a nursery.
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Knowledge & Understanding
• Demonstrates an enthusiasm and passion for teaching and working with children in EYFS.
• Ability to monitor, assess, record and report pupil’s progress.

Skills & Aptitudes

• Ability to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment.
• Be able to develop and maintain good professional relationships and contribute positively to all aspects of School life.
• Be able to motivate and inspire pupils.
• Excellent communication skills, in verbal and written form
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A good standard of written, oral and IT skills.

Disposition

• Professionalism in all areas such as punctuality, work ethic, honesty, reliability and collaboration.
• Willingness to work throughout the school if needed.
• A positive and child-centred approach to teaching with the ability to inspire an enthusiasm for learning.
• Commitment to the safety and welfare of all pupils.
• A ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to work hard to get things done.
• Strong team working skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• High degrees of self-confidence, personal energy and dynamism.
• Personal warmth, good rapport with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Appropriate levels of personal presentation.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the
• School’s ethos.
• Good sense of humour and the flexibility and
• Willingness to be involved in School life.

Candidate Pack

Application Form

Location

St Mary’s Prep, 13 St Andrews Rd, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1HS

Important Info and How to Apply:

To apply, please Application Form to download an Application Form and email it toHR@wishford.co.uk. To apply using an online form please click here.

If you have any questions regarding this role, or need an adjustment when applying, please email Molly Rees at HR@Wishford.co.uk

Applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to fill the role prior to the closing date. Early applications by prospective candidates are therefore strongly recommended.

The application is on a rolling basis, and interviews will take place at a time that is suitable for both you as the candidate and the School. We reserve the right to close the process at any time should a suitable candidate be found.

St Mary’s Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online search on application.

Wishford Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.

St Mary’s Prep:

We have been at the centre of education in Henley for almost 100 years, helping generations of children to learn in a stimulating and inspiring environment. Situated in the heart of the town in a beautiful Victorian townhouse, our vibrant co-ed prep school provides an outstanding education for children aged 3 – 11 years.

We go together:

We are stronger together, as one global schools’ system and operate with our collective goals in mind. We show up for one another, collaborate widely and share generously.

We believe we can:

We are driven and passionate about what we do. Determined learners, we progress fast by facing challenges and empower others to do the same. We take ownership of our responsibilities and always believe there is a way.

We stay ahead:

We embrace change to stay ahead, whilst maintaining high-standards and best practice. We anticipate the future, not afraid to do things differently, so both our students and our business thrive today and tomorrow.

We share a growth mindset:

We always consider the needs and perspectives of others. We are open to new ideas and ways of working, connecting to wider perspectives wherever possible.

Proud of our reputation for delivering academic excellence – the attainment of St. Mary’s pupils is above national age-related expectations in all subjects, and our more able pupils are challenged and stretched with a range of classroom work and additional activities.

Our pupils are well prepared to make the transition on to the next stage in their education, with children consistently receiving offers from their first choice of the most prestigious schools in the area, including scholarships and awards.

For more information please visit: www.stmarysprep.co.uk