St Faith's Early Years Educator

St Faith’s Prep, Ash, Kent

Early Years Educator

OVERVIEW

We are seeking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join a supportive, caring and professional team. Our nursery operates a year-round provision for children aged 2 to 4 years old.

The successful candidate 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.

Vacancies are commencing as soon as possible.

Salary & Benefits

Hours: Full time, year round, permanent contract. 40 hours per week.

Salary: £23,795 – £28,080 pa

Dependent on qualifications, experience and responsibilities.

Benefits:

5% employer pension
Cycle to work scheme
Means tested staff discount
Free lunch during term time
25 days paid holiday + bank holidays per annum
Access to the group’s counselling scheme
Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L7
Discretionary Christmas stand down – additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year
On site parking

Qualifications

Early Years Educator (level 3 or above), or willingness to complete.

Main Responsibilities

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 Educator.
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.

More details about the role can be found in the candidate pack.

Candidate Pack

Application Form

Location

St Faith’s Prep School,
5 The Street,
Ash,
Kent,
CT3 2HH

Deadline and how to apply

Applicants should apply using the Wishford Schools Application Form 2023 or via TES – link here.

Please contact HR@wishford.co.uk for any queries or adjustments.

St Faith’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo appropriate pre-appointment child protection screening.

Wishford schools are an equal opportunities employer and welcome 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.