Early Years Practitioner
Longacre School
Shamley Green
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 21 October 2024
Job overview
Are you seeking a new challenge?
We are searching for dedicated, enthusiastic team members to join our flourishing year-round nursery.
Based in the beautiful village of Shamley Green, Longacre School are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Early Years Practitioner to join the Early Years team.
Become part of our vibrant independent school where our ethos ‘A happy heart goes all the way’ embodies our commitment to excellent Early Years care.
About the role:
We are looking for positive, reliable, responsible and experienced practitioners who thrive in a dynamic environment where working as a team ensures the very best provision for the children in our Nursery.
As an Early Years Practitioner you celebrate children's learning and will use your knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development to provide the highest level of childcare and early education experiences for all children in the nursery while establishing strong professional relationships with the children, their parents, and colleagues.
Become part of a team who are committed to evolving practice, where every day brings something new, and exciting and support us to stay at the forefront of Early years education.
We are happy to receive applications for full or part time roles and hours will be discussed upon interview.
Why Join Longacre?
Be part of a friendly, supportive and dedicated multi-disciplinary team and work for an ‘excellent’ ISI judged school.
Our benefits package includes free parking, free school lunches during term time, enhanced pension scheme, fantastic CPD opportunities, afterschool fitness classes and activities, employee wellbeing program, staff social events and more.
To be considered for the position you will need to:
- Hold a relevant qualification such as, Level 3 in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent)
- Have at least 1 year of recent experience in a day care setting (desirable, but not essential)
- Have a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and, be able to contribute to planning, observations and reports
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
The closing date for applications is Monday 21st October 2024. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date and to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
For further information please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
If you are passionate about making a difference in young children's lives we would love to have you on our team. Apply today and be part of a supportive and dynamic environment where your contribution truly makes a difference.
To apply for the role please download and complete the required application documents available at Careers at Longacre | Independent School | Longacre School or below and send to applications@longacreschool.co.uk
Longacre School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
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About Longacre School
Longacre School is a thriving, co-educational preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11 years. Set in a beautiful rural location on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Shamley Green, between Guildford and Cranleigh, the school offers a wonderful environment for young children.
The school buildings comprise the original large 1902 house plus modern, purpose-built classrooms standing in nine acres of grounds. Facilities include a new dining room, sports hall and Astroturf, sports fields, woodland and an adventure playground. Longacre has a proud history and the motto of the school’s founder, Ursula Fairfax-Cholmeley, “A happy heart goes all the way” is still very much part of the school’s ethos.
The cheerful and purposeful atmosphere at Longacre is apparent as soon as you enter the school. Here, children are valued as individuals and are encouraged to fulfil their potential in every facet of school life. Personal and social development is highly valued, enabling pupils to grow in confidence as they mature.
At Longacre, we believe that children learn more effectively when they are happy, and that excellent academic results can be achieved without subjecting pupils to hothouse pressure. The fact that our pupils gain a range of scholarships, and that they transfer successfully to their senior school of choice, is evidence that this approach works.
Academic progress is closely monitored and regularly tested. Small class sizes enable pupils to be taught at an individual level, with increasing subject specialist tuition as children progress through the school. Alongside the core curriculum, Longacre offers a wide range of activities, sporting opportunities, stimulating off-site visits and exciting workshops. There are after school clubs every day, ranging from cooking to judo, and regular masterclasses for able pupils.
Longacre is a community where parents are welcome. The school has a thriving and supportive PTA and parents are kept well informed about school events and their children’s progress through a weekly newsletter, formal and informal meetings and written reports. The Head and staff work closely with parents to ensure that their children are happy, successful and fulfilled.
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