Nursery Early Years Teacher - Part-time

Bronte School, Gravesend

Ref:KCC886-6026-70T
Posted:12/06/2024
Pay:Bronte School pay scale
Start Date:September 2024
App Close Date:28/06/2024 at 17:00
Interviews:10th & 11th July 2024

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Nursery Early Years Teacher (part-time)

(Qualified Teacher Status)

September 2024 or January 2025

Bronte Nursery provides high quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years

There is a strong family-orientated ethos, where the daily emphasis is providing full and happy experiences for each child, as he or she learns, plays and grows. Well-qualified, dedicated practioners and senior staff members form the fondations of happy and fulfilling relationships with the children and with their families.

Areas of the Nursery curriculum which relate to EYFS standards of provision, including the seven areas of learning, are supported by a qualified EYFS teacher, working in a part-time capacity. In recent years, this support has been provided by a Bronte School EYFS specialist, who is also Head of Lower School (Kindergarten - Year 2). From September the intention is to provide a dedicated teacher for the Nursery, who, while still part-time, will be able to commit more time to the role and allow the existing incumbent to focus just on her School role. This Nursery role is the one advertised here.

The role which is likely to be for 3 days per week has Nursery-wide responsibilities, together with a strong level of ‘hands-on’ work with the children within rooms (usually our pre-school children), the two areas seen as mutually supportive. It is anticipated that the incumbent will, for some of the time, be part of the room’s staff/child ratio. However, the central focus and responsibility is the Nursery-wide overview of, and support for, the EYFS curriculum. The role involves close liaison with the Nursery Manager and with senior staff.

The role would suit someone who is recently qualified or a person of more experience. The key factors in the successful candidate are a commitment, dedication and affection towards children, a professional, knowledgeable approach to early years education and development, and the ability to work successfully with the room staff and the Nursery senior staff. Terms and conditions are based upon those of a standard teacher model contract, part-time. There is a Bronte teachers’ pay scale, with competitive rates, reflecting the expectations of a Bronte member of staff. A NEST pension scheme is available, with a generous employer contribution. Children of staff are eligible for a fee discount, at Bronte School and Bronte Nursery.

This part-time role is likely to comprise three full days.
Qualifications. Suitable graduate-level qualifications with QTS as a requirement for the role.

Bronte School and Nursery Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. The School and the Nursery are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Online searches will be carried out for shortlisted applicants and the successful candidate for this post will be required to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Information about the school

Bronte School is an independent ISI accredited co-educational preparatory school for children aged 3 to 11, located in the center of Gravesend.

The school seeks to provide high quality education, within a balanced curriculum, which nurtures development and provides the challenges needed for growth. The twin pillars of being a family school and of upholding excellence in academic life underpin the school’s ethos.

At the heart of our school is a vibrant curriculum supported by a dedicated management team that focuses on the growth of every child. We believe that true education requires both depth and variety; that’s why creative arts, sports, and humanities sit proudly alongside rigorous study in English, mathematics, and science.

The school has a Christian character and tradition, and welcomes families and staff from any background, ethnicity or religion. All within the school community are encouraged to strive to treat others as they would wish to be treated themselves.

A fundamental part of Bronte’s mission is to prepare children for their first-choice senior schools, which we have seen tremendous success in. Many of Bronte's children go to highly selective grammar schools or onto leading independent schools often with scholarships.

Bronte is a small school, of around 160 pupils, in a single class entry, with maximum class sizes of 20 pupils. The teachers are dedicated, professional and caring, and they get to know the children very well. This is a central part of the school’s family atmosphere. Pastoral care is strong, and is seen as fundamental to the children’s success, happiness and sense of self-fulfillment.

The key factor in the successful candidate is that he or she can inspire and develop the children’s best endeavors and can promote and build their education in its fullest sense.

Bronte is a privately owned school under the governance of Proprietor Fenella Clements. Alongside Headmistress Emma Wood and a dedicated Advisory Board, the leadership team ensures the highest standards of school oversight and support.

Job Contact Information

Name:Siobhan Bradish
Address:Mayfield, 7 Pelham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0HN
Telephone: 01474 533805
Email: siobhan.bradish@bronteschool.co.uk

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