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Job Ref No. ECC2110-78S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: SCP 5 plus Outer Fringe Allowance
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 11/12/2024 Midday Date of Interviews: 18/12/2024  

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About this Role

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and making a positive impact on children's lives?If so, Water Lane Primary Academy have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for an individual who is able promote the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of every child within the Foundation Stage.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues in the EYFS classes and create a stimulating, safe and caring teaching and learning environment.

Contract details:

  • 32.5 hours per week
  • Term-time only (plus Inset Days) - 39 weeks per year
  • Fixed term until 31/08/2025
  • Start: January 2025 (pending completion of Safer recruitment checks)

Duties include:

  • To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children place in the setting
  • To give exceptional support to their staff within the setting
  • To work as part of a team, providing an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn
  • To build and maintain strong partnerships, working with parents to ensure their child/children needs are met.

What we are looking for:

  • An excellent practitioner, keen to work in a supportive and principle-based school
  • Driven by a strong moral purpose that enables all children to have integrity and achieve their best
  • Passionate about creativity and have an excellent sense of humour
  • Warm in character and easy to work with
  • Committed to teamwork, recognising that more can be achieved together than it is possible as an individual task
  • A professional who values wellbeing but unafraid of hard work
  • Calm and able to handle pressure and setbacks whilst still being able to smile
  • Keen to be challenged in order to become the best you can be
  • Able to be pushed at an accelerated rate of development, being reflective and proactive enough to make it happen
  • Determined to succeed with a 'find a way or make one!' attitude
  • Highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, holding the strong expectation that all staff share this commitmentalso

This is a chance to be part of something exciting and very worthwhile. This opportunity will open doors both professionally and personally to anyone who joins our quest!

For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?
Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here's why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

  • Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
  • Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
  • Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
  • Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
  • Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children's lives.
  • Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You'll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.


Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

  • Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
  • Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
  • Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.  
  • Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
  • Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Amy Rawlinson
Broadley Road, Harlow
Essex, CM19 5RD
Telephone: 01279 417410
Email: admin@waterlaneacademy.org

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