Early Years Practitioner (Maternity Cover)
Long Close School
Slough
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 28 November 2024
Job overview
About the School - Long Close
We are delighted to welcome you to Long Close School, where we welcome children from 2 – 16 years. With over 80 years of teaching heritage, our school is firmly established as the first choice amongst parents looking to give their child the best possible start to their education. Proud of our reputation for delivering academic excellence, both at 11+ and GCSE stages, our children thrive with small class sizes and experienced teachers delivering an outstanding education.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years Practitioner (Maternity Cover) to join our fantastic team acting as Maternity Cover from January to July 2025.
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
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will provide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for our Nursery and Pre School children, promoting positive practice. Our Early Years facilities are purpose built, with a beautiful and extensive outdoor space for children to explore in. We pride ourselves in creating a curriculum that is solely based around the children’s interests and needs, as well as celebrating our diverse culture within our community.
With our small class sizes, practitioners can give the children the time and attention they need and deserve to thrive. The children take part in a variety of extra-curricular activities including, Spanish, Swimming, Music, PE, Ballet, and Fencing. We understand the benefits of outdoor learning with access to our own Forest School Classroom, as well as going on our weekly ‘Welly Walk’ in the local park.
You will act as a Key Person for a small group of children, ensuring their individual needs are met. Key responsibilities include planning and delivering age-appropriate activities, observing and assessing children's development via an online platform, and maintaining positive relationships with parents and colleagues. Additionally, the role involves adhering to health and safety policies, supporting special needs inclusion, and contributing to the overall vision of the school.
We are a school nursery, so the role is term time only with the hours 8:00-4:00pm Monday-Thursday and 8:00-6:00pm Friday.
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Who we are looking for
You will have Early Years teacher status/Early Years professional status or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent, along with Maths and English qualifications and a commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional development. A strong understanding of child development and excellent communication skills are essential for success. As well as strong interpersonal and communication skills, a high degree of integrity and empathy when working with children, and the ability to plan and provide age-appropriate activities.
Benefits at Cognita
•Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
•Free lunch provided during Term Time
•School holidays and public holidays / Holiday Allowance
•Free parking (subject to availability)
•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 1st December 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.
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About Long Close School
Long Close School is a co-educational, independent school for children aged 2-16, situated in Slough, Berkshire.
The school was founded in 1940 and after a series of developments over the decades was bought by Cognita, the largest independent schools business in the UK, in 2004. The senior school opened in September 2006.
With over 80 years of teaching heritage, the school is firmly established as the first choice amongst parents looking to give their child the best possible start to their education. Proud of their reputation for delivering academic excellence, both at 11+ and GCSE stages, children thrive with small class sizes and experienced teachers delivering an outstanding education.
Headteacher
Dr Richard Robson
Vision
Empowering future leaders and aspirational changemakers.
Core Values
Respect, Resilience, Ambition, Kindness.
Mission
We aspire higher for all our students, with a focus on individualised learning supporting academic excellence.
ISI
‘The quality of the pupil academic and other achievements is good.’
‘Throughout the school, pupils make good and often rapid progress over time and achieve highly across the academic and extra curricular opportunities available to them.’
‘Pupils are enthusiastic learners with an excellent work ethic and desire to succeed.’
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