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Early Years Key Worker - Fixed term vacancy until 24th July 2019
32.5 hours per week consisting of two fixed term contracts:
- 16.25 hours maternity cover
- 16.25 hours to cover a temporary increase in pupil numbers
- 8.45am - 3.45pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break)
- Term time plus non-pupil days
Salary depending on qualifications and experience, starting at £12,755 (FTE £16,495 + £597 fringe)
To cover maternity leave and due to a growth in pupil numbers, Briscoe Primary School is seeking an Early Years Key Worker to join our team at the Orchard. The Orchard is a provision for 2-3 year olds in a modern, purpose built setting on the school grounds. The successful person will be:
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Qualified in Early Years, preferably to level 3
- An excellent team worker who is flexible where required
- Aware of the EYFS framework
In return, we can offer the successful candidate:
- The opportunity to work with our lovely children
- A responsive and involved leadership team
- A CPD entitlement for all staff
- Supportive colleagues who want the best possible opportunities for children
- A constantly improving learning environment
Visits can be arranged by contacting Wendy Haywood at briscoe.admin@heartsacademy.uk on 01268 727751. Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience. Please email your completed application form to recruitment@heartsacademy.uk, or submit your application online via www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
Briscoe Primary School and Nursery is a school that is at the heart of the community it serves. We strive to meet the needs of every child and are lucky to have small class sizes. We pride ourselves on the way in which we balance the highest expectations for all of our children within an environment that nurtures and supports all members of our community. We are well served by transport links and are close to major road networks.
Briscoe Primary School is part of the HEARTS Academy Trust, a trust of local schools that has the values of happiness, achievement, self-esteem, respect & responsibility, truth, spirituality & service. The trust is truly innovative and rewards outstanding staff for outstanding outcomes. The school calendar consists of 184 contact time with pupils, 5 non-pupil days and the equivalent of 6 days of high quality continuous professional development.
The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trust Child Protection Policy is available on our website:- https://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/policies
We can offer you:
access to the HEARTS Extra Programme (Rewards and Benefits)
an excellent CPD entitlement with purposeful training, including trust-wide twilights throughout the year
a two-week October half-term
supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their pupils
a highly effective learning environment
a responsive and involved leadership team
The HEARTS four-day face-to-face teaching week model whereby all teachers in the trust receive 20% non-contact time. This goes above and beyond the national entitlement of 10% PPA.
a school with a highly positive culture that supports all staff; mental health, workload and wellbeing are at the forefront of our vision and values
access to our school counsellor and network of Mental Health and Wellbeing champions
For further information about HEARTS, including policies and procedures, please refer to our website www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk