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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 which has 2 settings. One which has been based in the grounds of Birch Primary School since 2009 and the second setting in Marks Tey which from September 2024 is now based at St. Andrew's CofE Primary School in Mandeville Road.
Caterpillars is thriving with both Marks Tey and Birch settings having been graded Outstanding by Ofsted over its past 3 inspections. 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.