Early Years Educator

Fixed term until 21st July 2023

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year 

8.30am – 3.30pm (with ½ hour lunch) 

QEGSMAT are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Early Years Educator within our EYFS unit to join our hardworking and high achieving team at St. Johns Primary School.

The successful applicant will be; hard working, enthusiastic and flexible with high standards. They will possess a 'can do' attitude and be willing to support the activities of the school. The ability to work with a range of people is essential and they must be able to act on their own initiative, dealing with any unexpected challenges as they arise. 

They will hold an approved, verified qualification or be willing to undertake one, along with a willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school and QEGSMAT, to further develop knowledge and understanding of the role, are essential. 

The candidate will be expected to work hours within the school day that meet the needs of the school. 

These will be agreed before a job offer is made. 

St. Johns Primary School is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust’s values are for students to ‘Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed’. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.

At QEGSMAT we believe and promote that exceptional workforce creates exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. We support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient, and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society.

Why work for us?

• Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust
• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community
• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed
• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.68%for support staff
• Family-friendly policies
• Access to Flu Vaccines
• Opportunity to work flexibly

QEGSMAT is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK. Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found - https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding 

If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this. Please call 01782550309. Further details about our school can be found on our website: https://www.st-johns-wetleyrocks.staffs.sch.uk/ 

To apply for this position, please apply via TES.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13th July 2022

Interview date: W/C Monday 18th July