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In readiness for our move to an exciting new setting based in the grounds of St Andrews School (CO6 1HL) in September 2024, Caterpillars Pre-school has a opportunity for a highly motivated Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team. The role requires a minimum Level 3 full relevant qualification.
The role will be 18 hours a week. The main hours will be 8:45am- 1:30pm Monday to Thursday. There will be additional time paid each month to attend team meetings (Afternoons 1:30-2:30pm - day to be confirmed) and work on reports/folders for any key children allocated to you.
Both our Caterpillars settings are currently rated Ofsted Outstanding. Caterpillars is a fun, proactive and supportive team who are passionate about children's development and making learning engaging and fun for all. The successful applicant will report to the Pre-School Managers, Deputy Manager and Management Committee.
Salary: Current rate of pay is £11.50 per hour
Annual Salary:between £7500 - £8000 Depending on qualifications and experience) including holiday pay.
Hours and holiday pay are averaged out over the year and paid over 12 months.
Information about the School
Caterpillars is a successful committee-run preschool based in St. Andrew's Church in Marks Tey since 2002 and in Birch since 2009. Caterpillars also provides a breakfast club and after-school at Copford Church of England School which is run by the pre-school staff.
Caterpillars is thriving with both Marks Tey and Birch settings recently graded Outstanding. Caterpillars enjoys excellent parental support, a dedicated and hardworking team of staff and a well attended committee. Our whole ethos and focus is to provide the best environment we can for the children and we whole heartedly support our staff in achieving this.