Early Years Childcare Practitioner and Outdoor Learning Practitioner

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Practitioner to join our team working in Nursery and in our outdoor learning provison. In this rewarding role, you will help deliver high-quality care and education for young children, supporting their learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as well as providing outdoor learning education for pupils with SEMH.

The role includes acting as a key person for a group of children, supporting their individual needs, working in partnership with parents and contributing to planning, assessment and daily nursery routines.

Hours:

8.15am to 3.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday n.b. 8.15am to 4pm Tuesdays ( for training )

39 weeks per year, to include all INSET and Academy days.

You will:

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with evidence of effective team working
• Be an effective practitioner with the ability and desire to improve their practice
• Have high expectations of yourself and others
• Have a proven record of working in a nursery/EYFS environment
• Be highly organised, motivated and flexible with the ability to inspire and challenge children
• Be able to promote the vision and values of the school, demonstrating high professional standards
• Recognised Level 3 qualification in childcare
• Have outdoor learning experience and hold a qualifiction in outdoor eduction ( or be willing to train in outdoor learning)

We can offer you:

• An exciting opportunities to work in two different areas of the school
  1) EYFS
  2) outdoor learning
• A leadership team whose focus is on improving outcomes for our children
• Children who value learning and supportive parents
• An ethos of valuing staff and their Professional Development
• A stimulating learning environment which is conducive to learning
• Employee benefits
• EAP Programme