Our Vacancies
Our vacancies are advertised on our school website, eTeach, Jobs in Childcare and Facebook.
Early Years Practitioner
Greenfield Primary School are looking to recruit a professional, enthusiastic and caring person to join our current team in our pre-school. We provide a welcoming and inspirational learning environment with a committed and talented team who share the goals of wanting to give every child the best possible start in life. We aim for our children to leave pre-school ‘school ready’ and with a strong base upon which to continue their education journey.
The pre-school is based in a fantastic new purpose built unit next to the Reception base on the main school site. We have lovely rooms with resources for all pre-schoolers.
Hours of work:
We are open from 7.45am to - 5.45pm during the week, and are looking to fill a full time post of 37.5 hours per week. Practitioners work on a 4 week rota system, with one week early, one week late and two core hour weeks.
This role is term time plus two weeks (40 weeks per year) which includes two weeks to be worked in the school holidays.
Salary:
LCC range Grade 6 - 7, £13.05 to £14.13 per hour, actual salary 37.5 hours per week £22,165 to £24,00 per annum dependant on experience (0.88FTE).
We are looking for someone with:
- A relevant qualification, an NVQ level 3 in Early Years childcare, or equivalent. Applications will also be considered from candidates who are part way through their level 3 qualification. Applications from candidates with a level 2 qualification and significant experience working with children who are committed to completing a level 3 qualification within 12 months of starting in post will be looked upon favourably.
- Experience of working as part of a team within a pre-school/nursery setting
- A positive, hardworking and "can do" attitude
- Sound experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and are able to contribute to planning, observations and reports
- Be able to provide a safe, stimulating environment for all children
As an employee you will benefit from:
- A competitive salary
- Being part of an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school with an excellent reputation
- The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted childcare (Breakfast and After School Club)
- Training and career development opportunities, in house and external
- An occupational sick pay scheme
- Access to a range of local and national discounts on shopping, eating out, bus travel, health clubs and much more
In addition to the online application, please email a cover letter addressed to Mr C Bowpitt, Head teacher, setting out why you would like to apply for the role, what strengths and experience you can bring to Greenfield pre-school and what makes you the best candidate - share your passion!
The last date for the acceptance of applications is Friday 14th February 2025 at 12 noon. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 24th February 2025.
Please note: If you are invited to attend for interview, references will be taken up prior to the interview date. If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Greenfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. An enhanced DBS check will be required for all posts.