Early Years Practitioner

About the School - St Mary's

St. Mary’s School is a co-educational day school, for children from 3 to 11 years old, set in a beautiful residential area in Henley-on-Thames. Small classes allow the individual to flourish and achieve high academic standards in a caring and stimulating environment

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced  Early Years Practitioner to join our fantastic team. 

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the role

We're looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join the team to play a crucial role in the education and social development of babies and young children. Your responsibilities will include creating a safe environment for children to learn and grow, designing age-appropriate play activities that encourage social, emotional, and cognitive development. You will be supporting learning and care, maintaining records of children’s progress, building relationships with parents and carers, and providing support to other nursery staff.

Who we are looking for: 

•  Early Years Teacher Status OR NVQ Level 3 Qualified, CCLD, NNEB, CACHE or equivalent. 

•  Excellent communication skills (including written, oral and presentation skills)

•  Experience of working in an Early Years Setting

•  Outstanding practitioner with strong knowledge of child development

•  High degree of integrity and empathy when dealing with children

•  Show a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection

•  Strong ICT, numeracy and literacy skills

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please Click Here.

Benefits at Cognita 

•  Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience 

•  Free lunch provided during Term Time 

• Holiday Allowance 

• School fee discount 

• Exclusive third-party discounts 

• Professional Development 

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 28th July 2024.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.