Level 3 Qualified Nursery​/Early Years Practitioner

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Level 3 Qualified Early Years / Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive nursery team.

The role is offered on a permanent, term-time only basis, 37.5 hours per week (8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday).

The role forms part of our friendly and caring nursery team delivering high-quality early years provision and supporting children's development through play-based learning while fostering positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

We would love to hear from you if:

• you have a genuine passion for early years
• you are a practitioner who is committed to providing the very best opportunities for our children
• you are a team member with good communication skills and a clear vision for excellence
• you have a full and relevant level 3 Early Years qualification

• A supportive team who places our values of Growth, Perseverance, Positivity, and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification essential

Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to essential

Ability to demonstrate active listening skills essential

Ability to communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals, both verbally, and in writing essential

Ability to create and maintain high-quality and accurate records essential

Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlines essential

Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner essential

Ability to organise fun and stimulating activities essential

Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the nursery and school team essential

Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies essential

Previous experience in a similar role essential

Experience of establishing positive relationships with children essential

Experience of working successfully as part of a team essential

Working knowledge of legislation relevant to working with young children essential

Demonstrable understanding of children's development essential

Demonstrable understanding of the Early Year's Foundation Stage essential

Glenleigh Park is a school that can offer exceptional professional development opportunities, high levels of support and the chance to make a real difference to pupils’ outcomes. We work closely with other schools in our Trust and there are many opportunities to share ideas and learn from each other. Glenleigh Park is a fun, exciting and supportive place to work. We set ourselves ambitious targets and know these can be achieved by working together.

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