- Location: Near Bury St Edmunds
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Competitive
Join our dedicated team at a leading pre-school, where we are committed to providing high-quality education and care tailored to the individual needs of young children. As a Pre-School Practitioner, you will play a key role in shaping the early years of our attendees under the supportive guidance of our management team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about fostering a safe and stimulating environment for early childhood development.
Day-to-day of the role:- Curriculum Planning: Utilize the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to assist in curriculum planning and ensure a rich learning environment.
- Child Development Monitoring: Conduct regular observations to monitor children’s development and wellbeing. Maintain accurate records using the Pre-School management system, including conducting the 2-year-old progress checks.
- Parent Engagement: Act as a key person for a small group of children, building strong relationships with their parents/carers and involving them in the learning process.
- Inclusive Environment: Create and maintain an inclusive setting where all children are supported, valued, and respected regardless of their educational needs or backgrounds.
- Safety and Compliance: Ensure the safety of children by adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection regulations.
- Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development to keep abreast of best practices in early years education.
- Qualifications: Must hold at least a Level 3 qualification in early years education and childcare.
- Experience: Proven experience working with young children and a thorough understanding of child development from birth to five years.
- Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proficiency in English as required by the EYFS.
- Knowledge: A strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding, child protection procedures, and play-based learning approaches.
- Attributes: A commitment to promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion. A flexible and friendly approach to work, capable of building effective relationships and working collaboratively within a team.
- 24/7 access to a personal consultant who is an expert in Education recruitment.
- Access to a huge range of teaching opportunities.
- Competitive pay rates.
- Support with payroll and timesheets.
- Access to CPD courses.
- Access to professional indemnity insurance, life/critical illness insurance, personal accident cover, and a 24-hour legal and counselling helpline service.
To apply for this Pre-School Practitioner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.