Early Years Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Slough, United Kingdom Cognita Schools Full time

**About the School - Long Close**
We are delighted to welcome you to Long Close School, where we welcome children from 2 - 16 years. With over 80 years of teaching heritage, our school is firmly established as the first choice amongst parents looking to give their child the best possible start to their education. Proud of our reputation for delivering academic excellence, both at 11+ and GCSE stages, our children thrive with small class sizes and experienced teachers delivering an outstanding education.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced **Early Years Practitioner** to join our fantastic team on a fixed term basis. This role will be needed full-time from January to July 2025.

**About Cognita**
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

**About the role**

**This is a part-time 0.45 FTE role needed during term time with a proposed September 2025.**

**Who we are looking for**
You must hold Early Years teacher status/Early Years professional status or a minimum Level 3 qualification/ as well as Maths and English qualifications. You will also have experience as a EY Senior Practitioner in a nursery in a school setting. As a result of your qualifications and experience, you will be outstanding practitioner with strong knowledge of child development, excellent classroom management and a sound understanding of the Statutory Requirements concerning Safeguarding, including Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, H&S and inclusion. Additionally, you will possess excellent communication skills, interpersonal and organisational skills and a high degree of integrity and empathy when dealing with children.

**Benefits at Cognita**
- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
- Free lunch provided during Term Time
- School holidays and public holidays
- School fee discount
- Exclusive third-party discounts
- Professional Development

**How to Apply**

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.



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