Job Description
• The Study School
• Position: EYP - Sparrows Class (2-3yrs)
• Salary: Up to £28,000
• Contract type: 52 Weeks a year
• Hours of Work: 40 hours a week
• Contract term: Permanent
• Start date: March 2024
We are looking to appoint a passionate and caring Early Years Practitioner to join The Study School. The role is to work in our Sparrows class working with pupils aged 2 and 3.
The Study Preparatory School and Nursery, based in Surrey, South West London, has a strong family atmosphere and prepares children exceptionally well for their first steps towards primary schools. We believe in recruiting and training the very best early year practitioner and staff to meet the needs of all young babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers in our care, providing the highest standards of care in a safe and secure environment. Children are encouraged and supported to become natural explorers and inquisitive learners. We offer shift work between the hours of 7am-7pm for all our nursery staff.
We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner who is engaging, enthusiastic and passionate about children’s learning.
We would like to hear from practitioners who have the following qualities and attributes;
• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Consistently deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps all children to develop and meets their individual needs.
• Make accurate and effective assessments, which reflect the needs, interests and stages of development of the child by supporting the delivery of the key person approach.
• Ensuring an enabling environment is providing consistent stimulating and inspiring activities for the children in both the indoor and outdoor area as a continuous provision.
• Ensure that British Values are incorporated and demonstrated through Early Years Foundation Stage learning and play.
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children in line with our child protection and keeping everyone safe policies and procedures.
• Ensure internal policies and procedures are adhered whilst also meeting the external legislation and guidelines from our governing bodies. Promote and follow guidelines implemented for managing behaviour including supporting children to manage their own feelings and behaviours.
• Continually work in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children ensuring a diverse and inclusive approach is maintained at all times.
We would like to hear from you if you are looking for a new challenge in a fantastic nursery. Our small friendly team of staff will welcome you into the nursery. We believe that every child should experience the best care and education.
As part of Inspired learning group you will benefit from;
• Competitive Salary
• Annual Salary review
• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of salary progression
• Ongoing coaching from the management team
• Career progression as our business grows
• Childcare fee discount
• 30 days Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays with Annual leave increasing with service
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan including access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, Employee Assistance Programme, scanning service (MRI, CT and PET scans) and Westfield rewards where you will be able to obtain discounts from various high street and online outlets
The successful candidate will also benefit from joining a fun, supportive, creative team.
We look forward to your application, Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
The Study School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).