Early Years Practitioner Early Years - Maternity

Westlands Primary School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-3912-136S
• Posted:15/11/2018
• Pay:Swale Academies Trust Support Staff Pay Scheme
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:30/11/2018 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Early Years Practitioner - Maternity Cover

Required as soon as possible

Band 3 FTE £15,886 - £17,189 (£11,507.82 - £12,451.71 pro rata)

32.5 hours per week, term time only, temporary. 12.45pm - 6pm Monday to Friday

We are seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Westlands Nursery.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in an Early Years and Childcare setting
• Knowledge and understanding of child development
• Experience of planning and providing a caring and stimulating environment that is appropriate for individual children.
• NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education, Diploma in Early Years Care and Education, BTEC in Childcare Education or similar qualification is required

Westlands Nursery is situated within the grounds of Westlands Primary School. Our setting offers a safe, calm and caring environment which allows children the freedom to explore, play and socially interact with their peers.

We have a well-equipped facility offering stimulating and exciting activities and resources. We operate a free flow approach, which allows children to choose what they want to play with and where they would like to play; whether this is in the inside learning environment or the outside learning environment. All children will be assigned a key person and this member of staff will work very closely with parents/families and children to form good relationships and bonds to support the child's learning and development.

You are welcome to contact Claire Tucker, Nursery Manager on 01795 430629 for a preliminary discussion or visit, if desired.

Recruitment packs are available online at www.kentteach.org.uk or www.swaleacademiestrust.org.uk

Please note, we cannot accept CV's without an application form.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 30th November 2018

Interview Date: TBC

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. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Contact details: Mrs Claire Tucker, Nursery Manager, Westlands Nursery, Johnson Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 1JS

Tel: 01795 430629

Email: claire.tucker@swale.at

Applications to be sent to:

Email: HR@swale.at

Nursery Manager: Mrs C Tucker

Head of School: Mr S Payne

Executive Head: Mrs L Hopkins

Director of Primaries: Mr M Wilson

Trust Principal: Mr J Whitcombe MA

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:Mrs Jo Head - Office Manager
• Address:Homewood Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1XN
• Telephone: (01795) 470862
• Email: jo.head@swale.at

Fax: (01795) 477886

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Letter for applicants
• Job Description
• Person Specification