Early Years Practitioner

Job Description

Required September 2022

Fixed Term Maternity Cover (1 year)

8.15am - 1:15pm (15 minute break)

23.75hrs p/w term time only, Monday to Friday

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of Level 2 Early years qualification and at least 2 years experience in a similar role.

If you have an enthusiastic and positive attitude along with excellent communication and written skills, and the ability to build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents and staff, then this may be the right opportunity for you.

Role and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Nursery Teacher and Early Years Practitioners:

· Provide a stimulating, educational and safe environment for children in which they can develop to their full potential

· Act as a key person to supervise children in their activities, at play and at mealtimes

· Establish positive relationships with children and their parents/carers

Early Years Practitioner Skills/Qualifications:

· Level 2 (or above) full and relevant Childcare Qualification

· Minimum 2 years' post qualification desirable

· Thorough understanding and knowledge of legislation including EYFS

· Empathetic, caring and friendly

· Enthusiastic, positive attitude

· Patient

· Solution not problem lead

· Able to handle change

· Excellent understanding of the characteristics of effective learning

· Love of the outdoors and can promote to others the value of outdoor learning

For further details, please contact Catherine Rushen in the John Ray Infant School office by email:admin@johnrayinfants.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School

Compass Partnership of Schools is looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic teacher to be based at John Ray Infant School in Braintree, Essex. This is a permanent position.

We are looking for:

• A passionate and creative teacher, able to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils to achieve their full potential.

• A reflective practitioner who is dedicated to raising standards and innovating teaching and learning based on strong research evidence.

• A teacher with good interpersonal and communication skills, who excels as part of a team.

• Someone who is forward-thinking and would relish the opportunity to help shape our curriculum through working collaboratively with supportive colleagues across the Trust.

We can offer you:

• An amazing opportunity to work in a friendly, forward-thinking and committed team of professionals.

• Excellent opportunities for professional development.

• Opportunities to have impact across schools within our Trust through collaborative Trust working.

• A vibrant physical environment that is well-resourced and inspires learning.

• A Trust that cares about the views and well-being of its staff.

• A comprehensive induction package to support new staff effectively.

For more details about this vacancy, please contact the school office on 01376 323107.

Please note:

• We do not accept CVs as part of the shortlisting and interview process.

• We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.

Information about the School:

Our school is a three-form entry Infant and Nursery school catering for children from 2-7 years old. We work in close partnership with our neighbouring Junior school as well as other local primary schools.

Our school is a calm and purposeful environment where each child is valued and feels part of the school community. We work hard to promote the social, moral and cultural development of children so they develop positive relationships with staff and each other to help them to build confidence, independence and resilience. Our core values of respect, trust, responsibility, courage, perseverance and hope are well known by everyone in our school community and children use these values in all aspects of school life. Our children are happy at school and the staff work hard to ensure that learning is exciting, fun and memorable. We want every child to master the core skills of English and mathematics and for them to learn through a rich and creative curriculum. In short, we want to create a learning community that has every child skipping through our gates each day!

Visits to school are warmly welcomed; please contact Clare on 01376 323107 to arrange an appointment. In the meantime, please take a look at our websitewww.johnrayinfant.compassps.uk where you will learn more about our School, its ethos and values. We hope to hear from you soon.

John Ray Infant School is committed to safeguarding children; the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.