Early Years Practitioner

Location:

Berkshire, GB

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 119 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world‑class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award‑winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state‑of‑the‑art facilities alongside industry‑renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry‑leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

Reddam House Berkshire is a flagship UK school of the successful Reddam House International group. Set in 125 acres of wood and parkland, housed in a magnificent mansion building. Throughout the school our emphasis is on independence; we expect our students to work hard in the belief that success is in his or her own hands. From babies in our Early Learning School through to our Sixth Formers moving on to University, students are active participants in setting the direction of their educational journey, developing a love of learning and being empowered with the self‑discipline that provides the bedrock for success.

We have 800+ students between the ages of 3 months and 18 years registered here (day students and boarders from age 11+). Children are recognised as individuals with unique skills to celebrate and given tailored support and guidance at each stage of their school career. Our structure of Early Learning School, Junior School, Middle School and Senior School means that every year group works with professionals who specialise and enjoy working with the students in their care.

We are seeking to appoint committed and dynamic Early Years Practitioners who will be working with children aged 3 months to 4 years providing care, play activities and supporting the EYFS assessment. Our Early Learning School operates 52 weeks a year and we can offer employment for the 52 weeks or 38 weeks with either a 5 day (8am to 5pm) or 4 day (8am to 6pm) work pattern.

The purpose of this role is to deliver educational programmes to children to support their development and learning through a) effective planning that identifies the intent of these programmes and b) successful implementation strategies that demonstrate excellent quality teaching. To design and deliver a range of learning opportunities that can have impact on children's progress and shape their dispositions and attitudes towards learning.

In addition to your interest in this role, you might also be interested in our annual in‑person global career event, taking place in London on Saturday 18th January 2025  This school and up to 35 other schools from across the UK and international Inspired Education network will be attending and looking to speak to people seeking a new teaching role from August 2025.

• To be a highly motivated early years practitioner role modelling excellent practice to children as identified in the Early Years Inspection Handbook.
• To stay abreast of current Early Years initiatives and legislation and ensure that this informs your practice.
• To have consistently high expectations of what children can achieve and support their learning.
• To have a secure understanding of child development of the age group they are working with and have relevant subject knowledge that is detailed and communicated to the children.
• To gather assessment information looking at what children already know, understand, and can do and share this with parents or other professionals.
• To use assessment information to plan appropriate teaching and learning strategies that identify able or talented children or children who are falling behind in…