Job Description
Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 or 3)
Little Saints Nursery
ST FRANCIS SCHOOL
Required to start as soon as possible
Up to 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Our Little Saints Nursery (a part of St Francis School) is based in a purpose built Nursery complex within our fantastic grounds of 17 acres in a brilliant location, on the edge of Pewsey. We work with people who are passionate about caring for children, who are energetic and who help us support the development of our wonderful children from birth to pre-school. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage, it is our aim to allow children to develop into happy, confident individuals through outdoor play, creativity, inspiration and emotional and physical development.
Our caring Nursery is open from 7.45 am until 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday throughout the year (except Christmas Week) and we are looking for Early Years Practitioner to work full time. Ideally you will be able to work 40 hours Monday- Friday between the hours of 7:30-6:15. Hours can be discussed at any part of the recruitment process.
You will hold a minimum Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification and a passion to provide high quality and inclusive care and education for children from 6 weeks to 4 years old. Knowledge and experience of current EYFS statutory guidance, protecting children and safeguarding them is important as is knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (Sept 2022). You will be well supported by a comprehensive management structure of a Headmaster, Nursery Manager and experienced Room Leaders. Kindness and team work are important to our ethos. Our mission is to educate and inspire children to become confident, considerate and compassionate young people who will be able to eventually fulfil their potential and make a positive contribution to society.
We provide a quality remuneration package including (depending on qualifications):
• An annual salary of up to £24,336.00 per annum for 40 hours per week.
• Enhanced paid holidays totalling 6.6 weeks paid leave per year.
• Contractual Company sick pay.
• Company pension scheme for all those who meet the eligibility criteria.
• Discounted school and nursery fees for your children learning with us.
• Relevant training including first aid qualifications
• Access to a wide range of online development opportunities (EDUCARE)
• Plenty of free parking.
• A healthy and tasty lunch provided by our in-house catering team.
St Francis School is one of Wiltshire’s leading prep schools for boys and girls aged 0-13. St Francis prides itself, first and foremost, on being a friendly, family school.
Full details are available on our website http://www.stfpewsey.co.uk/prep-day-school-marlborough-wiltshire/work-with-us
Applications will only be accepted on the School’s application form which is available at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000704
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early as soon as sufficient applicants have been received so please apply early.
For any queries, please email: recruitment@stfpewsey.co.uk or telephone 01672 563228.
St Francis 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).