EYFS Practitioner

Location: Windsor, Berkshire 

Salary: £21,500-£27,000 dependant on experience

Hours of Work: Full time with 7 weeks holiday  

To Start: November 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, enthusiastic EYFS Educator to join our outstanding Nursery team working with children aged 2 to 4 years.

A little bit about us

We are a small nursery that is part of a small independent school in Windsor. The school has been running since 1936 with the Little Upton Nursery created in 2008. We value each and every member of our staff team and recognise that people can bring different ideas and suggestions all of which are equally valued. We view our team members as our extended family and most of our staff have worked with the school for many years.

What we can offer

·      An easily accessible nursery that is in the heart of Windsor town

·      Salary: £21,500-£27,000 dependant on experience

·      Full-time position, ie, 45 weeks/year including school holidays, working from 8:00am–5:00pm during term-time and 7:45am-4:15pm during the holidays.

·      Potential to progress further and develop your career

·      7 weeks holiday

·      Discounted childcare

·      Opportunity to access various training packages to support you in your role

·      Opportunities to train further e.g. Early Years Teacher, Leadership courses

·      Helpful and supportive management team

·      A friendly and supportive team

·      Small number of key children.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this role will be a Nursery Practitioner who is keen to work with children in the early years and who loves to be creative and get messy. We are looking for someone with a positive can-do attitude and the willingness for every child in your care to succeed. We are looking for someone who has experience in a nursery with Level 1, 2, or 3 but we are happy to support someone through their qualification, as long as they are willing to work hard and who is a committed and inspiring educator.

·      Previous experience of working with children in the early years

·      Someone who is passionate about working in the early years

·      Able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative

·      Commitment to your role and being an inspiration

·      Have a fun, can do attitude

·      A willingness to meet challenges with enthusiasm and to contribute as a team member is essential

If you are interested in applying for this role please fill in the application

form and send to recruitment@uptonhouse.org.uk and we will be in contact with

you. We look forward to hearing from you!

The job description and application form can be downloaded from the school website www.uptonhouse.org.uk/discover-upton-house/vacancies

Closing date: Wednesday 11th September 2024, interviews w/c 16th September 2024

Upton House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.