Job Description
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Post Title
Early Years Practitioner- Room Leader
Contract Type
Permanent. Full time.
Location
Newhall Primary Academy and Nursery, Newhall, Harlow, CM17 9SF
Working Hours
37 hours on a rota basis between 7.15am and 6.15pm, all year round
Start Date
As soon as possible / Monday 8th March 2021
Salary
Essex LGS Point 5-6 (£19312 - £19698) plus London Outer Fringe Allowance £626 pro rata
About us
Newhall Academy is a new primary school and nursery in the Newhall housing development in Harlow, Essex. Our school and nursery opened in September 2018 and we currently have two Nursery classes, one Pre-school class, two Reception classes, two Year One and two Year Two classes. The academy will grow year-on-year and will be at full capacity, taking children from 6 months to 11 years (year 6), by September 2024.
We have large grounds which our Early Years children are able to access but we also have well-resourced indoor and outdoor areas within our nursery setting where the children are able to develop their knowledge and skills by learning through play.
Both our school and nursery are oversubscribed, and we are looking to appoint additional staff to meet the needs of a growing number of children within the nursery. You will be part of a lovely team of practitioners who have the unique opportunity to build and grow the academy. To see more information about the school, please see the nursery tab on our website www.newhallacademy.org
About the Role
What we're looking for is someone who:
- has the relevant Level 3 training and experience in early years education or childcare
- is the kind of person who has a positive, 'can do' attitude and enjoys working with colleagues who are hardworking and supportive
- is able to communicate well, is creative and who is a natural story-teller
- has a big heart and a passion for supporting the learning and development of our children
- is able to work as part of a team but is also able to use their initiative and work independently
- is keen to develop themselves and is willing to undertake offers of free training and CPD
In return we are able to offer:
- a wonderful, well-managed, new working environment
- excellent Reach2 Trust and in-house training from Early Years specialists and the opportunity to observe good practice within the nursery and the primary school
- friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and governors
- lovely, kind children and supportive parents
- a very smart, comfortable, well equipped staffroom where, as part of staff wellbeing, we encourage our staff to take well-earned breaks and lunch
How to apply
We hope you will take the time to find out more about our nursery and experience our warm welcome. For further information about the role, or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact our Nursery Manager at stephanie.montgomery@newhallacademy.org or telephone 01279 351104.
Completed applications should be sent via e-mail to stephanie.montgomery@newhallacademy.org by 12 noon on Monday 1st February 2021 at midday. Applicants who are invited to interview will be contacted on the 2nd February 2021. Interviews will be conducted on Thursday 4th February and/or Friday 5th February 2021.
All candidates are asked to kindly complete REAch2's online Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. Link:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EGorfMwEtEi30d9QFOXXNJ4DEcgd411KhzIQrNunT_hUMlJXTkhNVlE0SlhKV0FWTEk2Wkw1TTUwRS4u
In applying for this post you are required to submit a completed REAch2 Academy Trust Application form referring to the criteria in the Person Specification form.
Link to application form on our website under 'recruitment':
https://newhallacademy.org/recruitment/
Covid-19
We have an exceptionally robust risk management document in place and are committed to keeping our staff and children as safe as possible at all times, but even more so at this time.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Newhall Primary Academy and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and you will be required to complete a Disqualification Declaration. All short-listed candidates will be asked to provide two references with at least one linked to education and both linked to your current or previous employment/studies.
Information about the School
Newhall is a new, 2-form, state of the art academy and nursery on the Newhall development in Harlow. The school has been built to accommodate 420 primary children (Reception to Year 6) and 56 nursery children (6 months to 4 years).
Our school and nursery are situated on vast grounds, incorporating sports fields, games courts and play areas. The main building itself offers a fully equipped curriculum kitchen for pupil use, a beautiful library, outbreak areas for interventions, a music and drama room and very well-resourced nursery rooms and primary classrooms.
All our staff have an excellent work ethic and deliver high quality learning opportunities for our polite and eager-to-learn children. We have a caring, family ethos coupled with high expectations and along with the Reach2 Academy Trust, we are able to provide high quality CPD for all who work here.
We look forward to having you join our Newhall family!