Job Description
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We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and hardworking Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly, established team at our Marks Tey setting.
At Caterpillars, no two days are the same. Our days are filled with muddy boots, messy hands, big imaginations, lots of laughter, outdoor adventures and plenty of learning along the way.
We're looking for someone who:
�� Loves being outdoors and isn't afraid of a little rain (or a lot!)
�� Is creative and imaginative and loves following the children's interests
�� Is warm, caring and nurturing, building strong relationships with children and parents
✨ Has plenty of energy, enthusiasm and a great sense of humour
�� Can be flexible and adaptable, knowing that sometimes the best learning happens when you throw the plan out of the window!
�� Doesn't mind joining in with songs, dancing, funny voices and a little bit of silliness
�� Is happy to get muddy, messy and involved
�� Wants to make a real difference to children's lives
Ready to join our Caterpillars family?
If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you! Please get in touch ;
Sarah - pr@caterpillarspreschool.org
Petra - markstey@caterpillarspreschool.org
Come and see what makes Caterpillars such a special place to work learn, play and grow.
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.