Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Job Description

Part or full time position available.

NEW NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL BUILDING

Please fill out an application form, available on our website or email Highfield Priory School directly.

Highfield Priory is a flourishing, well established preparatory school and nursery in the Fulwood area of Preston. It was established in 1940 and has a reputation for excellence in academic subjects, sporting provision and the arts. More recently, we have established a forest school, within our school grounds which our Early Years children love to take part in.

We are currently recruiting for a Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and long-standing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a popular and high performing nursery.

The Early Years provision is an important and integral part of the school. The latest ISI report in October 2023 judged the quality and standard of care and education to be Strengths in all areas.

The candidate must have 2 years experience of working within the EYFS (0 – 5 years). An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Candidates should have knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures.

Due to expansion in our requirements we are looking to recruit a Early Years Practitioner Level 3 to work full-time. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with our Early Years and Foundation Stage Co-ordinator, Miss Halstead, who is a Lead Practitioner with Lancashire and a fully qualified teacher.

Do you have a kind, friendly and enthusiastic nature?

Then we need you to join the Highfield Priory School Early Years Team!

The successful candidate must be passionate about the job and committed to extremely high standards of childcare and early learning.

In return we offer all staff who work at Highfield Priory School the following additional benefits: a contributory pension scheme, Medicash Wellness Programme, free parking and access to a childcare voucher scheme, reduced fees for children aged 2 and above, additional days holiday and finally all staff have the option to enjoy a freshly prepared lunch with the compliments of the school.

If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form, available either on our website www.highfieldpriory.co.uk from the school office on 01772 709624 or a request by e-mail and return the form with a covering letter to the address given below. Alternatively, please complete the electronic application form on the Indeed website. The job description and person specification are also available via each of these options. Please note a full application form with a full employment history must be provided, CV's alone will not be accepted.

Successful applicants will be required to attend an interview, on a date to be agreed.

The hours are 40 hours each week over 5 days. Part time also considered.

Overall Purpose:

To provide a safe, supportive and caring environment for learning, developing positive relationships with the children, parents and colleagues while maintaining strict confidentiality at all times. To give assistance and support to all staff in the classroom, in whatever capacity, to enable them to perform their duties effectively and efficiently in the education and development of young children.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Share in the planning and enhancing provision of the Nursery and Pre-School and in the preparation of equipment before the activities of the day and clear away equipment after use.

Assist, with other staff, on rotation with the school breakfast and after care and Holiday Club facility.

Understand and respect the need for consistency of care for the children.

Assist in providing a safe, supportive and caring environment for young children in the care of the School and Nursery ensuring that all aspects of each individual child development are given full consideration.

Ensure that clean and hygienic standards are maintained at all times. This includes daily cleaning rotas, nappy changing and other nursery/housekeeping duties.

Maintain and follow all Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times.

Develop a thorough knowledge of all the operational policies and procedures for the school and Nursery, ensuring that they are followed and respected at all times.

Have a good working knowledge of the current requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and ensure that your practice meets and aims to exceed the requirements.

Be proactive in the process of activity planning, child observation and learning journeys on a regular basis and as requested by your Line Manager/Nursery Manager.

Ensure communication with children, parents and the team is both appropriate and respectful.

Maintain confidentiality about all matters.

Involvement and enrolment in company training courses to be undertaken and completed which may, at various times, be outside normal working hours.

Employment Information:

All members of staff are appointed to the School as a whole and may reasonably be asked to undertake similar or related duties in a department or team other than that to which they were originally appointed, or for any subsidiary company.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Equal Opportunities statement

The School is an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From £11.70 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Preston, PR2 5RW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Nursery: 2 years (required)
• Childcare: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/12/2024
Expected start date: 06/01/2025