Early Years Practitioner

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Early Years Practitioner to help lead our exceptional Nursery team. Could that be you?

The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, be passionate about caring for children and truly making a difference and be qualified to Level 3 is an advantage.

About St Martins Preparatory School

The academic life at St Martins encourages intellectual curiosity and effective learning habits - promoting enquiring minds which build on pupils’ strengths, interests and experiences so that every pupil is valued for the talents and beliefs he or she brings to the school. Our small class sizes of under 20, coupled with our dedicated teachers and enriching learning environment facilitate this and mean that each child can reach their full potential.

About the Position

Contract type: Full-time, Term Time

Working pattern: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: Based on experience 

Start date: Immediate start available

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children place in the setting.
• Work as part of a team to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn.
• Keep records of your key children's development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers, and other key adults in the child's life
• Ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.
• Work alongside the SLT and Staff team to ensure that the setting and schools’ philosophy is fulfilled.
• Ensure a good standard of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of relevant and recognised Level 3 Qualification is an advantage.
• Experience working in Early Years Settings.
• Experience and understanding of implementation of EYFS.
• Be enthusiastic and passionate about starting a career within education/childcare and making a difference to children's lives.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain good professional relationships and contribute positively to school development.

 We are also looking for someone who is:

• Supportive, caring, and an exceptional leader
• Friendly and approachable
• Flexible and organised

Why Work at St Martin’s Prep?

• Friendly and welcoming environment.
• Competitive salary.
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Extensive training provided.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free lunch provided.

If you feel like this role aligns with your skill set and experience, we encourage you to apply!

We look forward to welcoming you to St Martin’s Preparatory School.

St Martins Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.