What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a passionate and hardworking Early Years Practitioners to join part of the founding team at Limebrook Primary School and Nursery which is a brand-new school in Maldon that opened in September 2024.
The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate good to outstanding practices, will need to be organised, proactive and have the ability to develop good relationships with staff, Children and parents in the school.
You will be able to deliver a wide range of creative and enjoyable inside and outside activities to ensure a secure and welcoming Teaching and Learning environment.
At the heart of the Lion Academy Trust is our belief that School sets children up for life.
The challenge for us teachers is that they only get one chance to make the most of it. So for us every Lion pupil – whoever they are - is a priority.
We want to recruit staff that engage and inspire both pupils and colleagues. Ideal candidates will be resilient, hardworking and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our provision is 'Good or better, everyday’.
What the school offers its staff
• Full-time, permanent role, with 37 hours per week
• Annual leave entitlement, from 27 days, increasing to 32 days after five years (+ 8bank holidays)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Career progression and leadership opportunities
• Unlimited access to CPD and career development through providers such as The National College and The Key.
• A dynamic, dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
• Enthusiastic, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
• A vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals
• Employee Assistance programme for you and your immediate family
• Perks at Work exclusive rewards and discounts programme
• Cycle to work, technology and home salary sacrifice schemes
Please note that this role is subject to a shift pattern on rotation, the shifts will be 7am – 3pm and 10:30am – 6:30pm including a break.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.