West House School is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Senior Nursery Practitioner. The successful candidate will manage the excellent care and provision in the Seedlings room (under 2s), reporting to the Nursery Manager. This is a great opportunity for an EYFS Practitioner or current Room Leader to bring their skills and experience to this supervisory role and help to direct and shape the future of our nursery. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent) and will be passionate about Early Years care and education.
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Person specification
Essential
* Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or Equivalent)
* Current safeguarding training (within in the last three years)
* Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Maths at grade C or above
* A proven record of high-class delivery of Early Years education
* Outstanding knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework
* Experience of working in a relevant setting
* Competent ICT skills
* Outstanding communication/interpersonal skills
* Proven ability to work as a team
* An ability to prioritise and carry out specific requests in a timely manner
* Problem solving skills
* A flexible attitude
* A commitment to CPD
* Humour, patience, stamina, loyalty and humility
Desirable
* Current paediatric first aid qualification
* Experience of working in a team leader/supervisory/managerial role
* Experience of working with children in a voluntary capacity
* Experience of working with children beyond an Early Years setting
Job information
Salary: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour, with an additional £750 per annum responsibility allowance
Hours: A minimum of 4 days per week with two 6.00pm finishes, with the potential for further hours
Type of position: Permanent, part-time
Either term-time only with a requirement to work during Holiday Club for four weeks during the school holidays. Extra shifts during holiday periods will be available.
Or All-year round with 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays to be taken during school holiday periods
Holidays: Entitlement to 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
Benefits: Eligible for discount on school fees for pupils at West House School Nursery, West House School (for boys) and Edgbaston High School for Girls (subject to normal admissions procedures), discount on fees for Holiday Club provision, eligible to join a Contributory Pension Scheme, free lunch and refreshments, free Employee Assistance Programme including Wider Wallet discount scheme, Bike2Work scheme, enhanced Maternity scheme.
How to apply
To apply for this role, forward a completed application form and a covering letter addressed to Avril Walsh, Nursery Manager, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: recruitment@westhouseprep.com
The deadline for applications is Friday 31st January 2025 at 9.00am
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for interview in the week commencing 3rd February 2025.
If you have any queries about the role, or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact recruitment@westhouseprep.com
West House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo all statutory checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website.
This post involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments. All convictions, police cautions or “bind overs”, including any that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Act must be disclosed, and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment.