Early Years Practitioner - Maternity

Westlands Primary School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-3912-238S
• Posted:18/04/2024
• Pay:£22,457 - £23,453 FTE (£14,561 - £15,207 Pro Rata)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:03/05/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 6th May 2024

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• Westlands Nursery School
• 28.5 hours a week, Term Time Only.
• 3 days: 7:30 - 5:30 (days may be flexible)
• £22,457 - £23,453 FTE (£14,561 - £15,207 Pro Rata) SAT B
• Maternity Cover (until January 2025)

We have an opportunity to appoint an Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Westlands Nursery School on maternity cover, working 28.5 hours a week.

A minimum Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent required.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will help the nursery team to provide quality education and care for children from 3 months to 5 years old. Developing partnerships with parents and carers and acting as a key person to a group of children.

Some key responsibilities are:

• Planning and providing a caring and stimulating environment for the children;
• Observing and assessing children’s development and keeping accurate records;
• Working as part of a team.

The successful candidate would have:

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent;
• Experience of planning age appropriate activities to stimulate learning and development, based on observation;
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum;
• Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Westlands Nursery, part of Swale Academies Trust, is situated in the grounds of the Westlands Primary school. The setting offers a safe, calm and caring environment which allows children the freedom to explore, play and socially interact with their peers.

Employee Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
• Ride to Work Scheme;
• Kent Rewards Scheme – local and national retailer discounts;
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Samantha Mitchell, Nursery Manager at samantha.mitchell@swale.at or 01795 430629.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Dates: w/c 6^th May 2024.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the school

We are a school that likes to celebrate success at every level. Our children are hard-working, enjoy a challenge and love to learn. We provide a huge array of activities for children to broaden their experiences which you will be able to see through our news and updates on our website and social media feeds. Working in partnership with parents, carers and other key members of the community we work together on the school’s journey to provide an outstanding provision for all.

Westlands Primary School is part of Swale Academies Trust, which is one of the leading Multi Academy Trusts in the south east with a highly effective record in school improvement.

The Trust consists of a group of primary and secondary schools based in Kent, East Sussex and South London. Westlands Primary School was judged ‘Good’ in its last Ofsted inspection in July 2019 and the school continues to improve and develop. The welfare and development of its pupils is at the heart of everything the school does.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sam Mitchell
• Address:Johnson Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1JS
• Telephone: 01795430629
• Email: samantha.mitchell@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack