Early Years Lead Practitioner

4 weeks ago


United Kingdom Bellevue Full time

An exciting opportunity for a full time (or possible job share) Early Years Lead Practitioner to work in our wonderful, nurturing Early Years as part of our thriving independent school.

Do you have experience as an Early Years Practitioner?

Do you have enthusiasm, and energy to work as part of our supportive and friendly team in an inspiring school environment?

Weston Green School is a 2 form entry independent school situated in Thames Ditton, Surrey. Our school is a special place where children grow and thrive to become independent and confident young people, who achieve exceptionally well, but also enjoy their experiences immensely and develop a life-long love of learning. Our children begin their time with us in our wonderful and supportive Pre Prep, which has recently extended its provision to a Nursery cohort for children from 2+ and to all year round.

Our Pre Prep offers both full day and half day sessions for children from age 2-4 years old. Parents have the option to sign up for term-time only, or all year round. You will work closely with the Pre Prep Manager assisting with the delivery of a flexible, high-quality education and care to meet the needs of the children and their families.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Pre Prep department and we are seeking to appoint an experienced and competent nursery teacher to join our team who:

  • Is an enthusiastic and dynamic member of our team
  • Has worked in EYs settings and is wishing to be responsible for their own cohort
  • Has an excellent broad knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and how this can be applied within the Pre Prep
  • Can build excellent & positive relationships with both children and adults
  • Has the ability to work as part of a team under the direction of our Pre Prep Manager as well as being able to show initiative and lead practice
  • Can lead the cohort if required in the Pre Prep Manager’s absence and liaise with parents accordingly
  • Can show a commitment to developing good relationships with; children, staff at the school, parents and outside agencies
  • Has high expectations and is friendly, hardworking and supportive and above all flexible
  • Can provide outstanding care and develop the education of children, using specialist knowledge and experience. Including undertaking tasks related to classroom and extra-curricular activities, the delivery of the designated and enriched curriculum, raising standards through continuous self-evaluation and providing high standards of supervision and pastoral care
  • The post holder will be at least NVQ Level 3, preferably Level 6, qualified or equivalent.

We can offer:

  • A small, friendly two form entry school with a strong pastoral and community ethos
  • A supportive, caring and inspiring team
  • Children who are fun, and exciting to teach
  • Small class sizes

The permanent contract will be for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The hours of work are negotiable, but most likely to be 4 days at 8.00am-6.00pm

The role offers 6 weeks (30 days) annual holiday entitlement, of which 20 days is determined by compulsory closure - 10 days summer, 5 days Christmas and 5 days Easter. The additional 10 days to be taken at a mutually convenient time during normal term time.

Salary is dependent on experience. The start date will be 1st September 2024

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd May at 12:00 noon

Interviews to be confirmed

We encourage visits to the school. If you would like to find out more or arrange a visit please contact the school office.

Weston Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website.

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