Early Years Practitioner - Sittingbourne, United Kingdom - Swale Academies Trust

    Swale Academies Trust
    Swale Academies Trust Sittingbourne, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Part time
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    Early Years Practitioner

  • £22,457 - £23,453 FTE (£14,561 - £15,207 Pro Rata) SAT B
  • Part Time
  • Start Date: 3rd June 2024
  • Close Date: Fri, 3 May 2024
  • Westlands Nursery School
  • hours a week, Term Time Only.
  • 3 days: 7:30 - 5:30 (days may be flexible)
  • £22,457 - £23,453 FTE (£14,561 - £15,207 Pro Rata) SAT B
  • Maternity Cover

    • We have an opportunity to appoint an Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Westlands Nursery School on maternity cover, working hours a week.

    A minimum Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent required.

    As an Early Years Practitioner, you will help the nursery team to provide quality education and care for children from 3 months to 5 years old. Developing partnerships with parents and carers and acting as a key person to a group of children.

    Some key responsibilities are:

  • Planning and providing a caring and stimulating environment for the children;
  • Observing and assessing children's development and keeping accurate records;
  • Working as part of a team.

    • The successful candidate would have:

  • Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent;
  • Experience of planning age appropriate activities to stimulate learning and development, based on observation;
  • Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum;
  • Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety.

    • Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

    Westlands Nursery, part of Swale Academies Trust, is situated in the grounds of the Westlands Primary school. The setting offers a safe, calm and caring environment which allows children the freedom to explore, play and socially interact with their peers.

    Employee Benefits:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
  • Ride to Work Scheme;
  • Kent Rewards Scheme – local and national retailer discounts;
  • Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive.