What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of the leadership team of our lovely preschool team at Barton Farm Primary in Winchester. The successful candidate will play an important role in realising the vision for our preschool at our outstanding school in Winchester.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Pre School-Lead Practitioner who will work with our team and our Early Years Leader to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education expected by our parents, Ofsted and our Trust. You will have dedicated time to plan learning, coach less experienced members of staff and lead learning on a day-to-day basis,
We are currently based in the main school but our vision is to create a wonderful outdoor pre-school in the coming months that enables our children and staff members to learn through play and exploration both inside and outside. The pre-school will have cosy inside spaces as well as access to some great outdoor learning/forest school areas..
The pre-school is part of The University of Winchester Academy Trust, a family of 5 schools and pre-schools in the Winchester, Eastleigh and Romsey areas. As a Trust we pride ourselves on offering a warm and welcoming place to work and many opportunities for career development and training.
About the job:
• Coach and develop other staff members
• Plan exciting learning journeys clearly linked to the EYFS framework
• Encourage a love of learning through high quality teaching under the EYFS framework
• Ensure all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating experiences
• Lead, motivate and inspire the educator team
• Work with the Early Years Leader to ensure consistent high-quality teaching across the pre-school
• Manage staffing ratios effectively managing the weekly staff rota
• Attract, hires and develops skilled educators and promote our school values
About you:
• Early Years Education qualification to at least Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience in a managerial role including nursery administration desirable but not essential
• Understanding of EYFS framework
• Loves to be outdoors, is patient and creative
• Works well within a team and is fun.
What the school offers its staff
Salary: From £25,628 up to £28,326 per annum (pro rata) based on experience and qualifications
• Generous pension scheme
• Term time only position (with an option to increase working weeks via holiday club hours)
• Preferential admission to Barton Farm Primary for staff children (terms & conditions apply)
• Sick pay
• Reduced costs for childcare within the pre-school
• Free flu jabs
• Eye care vouchers
• Teacher led professional development
• Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• A supportive and fun working environment
To enable you to fully understand what the Beehive@Barton Farm has to offer you, I would encourage you to come and meet us. We would be delighted to welcome you to the pre-school to answer any questions you may have. Please contact the school office at thebeehive@bartonfarm.uwinat.co.uk to arrange an appointment.
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.