Pre-School Practitioner - #192970

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work with in our pre-school, providing a safe, secure and happy environment for our pre-school children.

The role will involve maintaining the supportive and caring ethos of the pre-school, ensuring our child-centred approach meets each child’s individual needs, enabling them to fulfil their potential. Please see the job description for further details around required qualifications, person specification, experience, skills and knowledge.

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of the principles of working in a pre-school setting
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation stage
• Enthusiastic and effective team player
• Understanding of children’s development and needs
• Ability to work with parents and to encourage their involvement
• Calm and adaptable with an ability to work within a flexible and busy environment
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Have a relevant Level 3 qualification

Visits to the school are highly encouraged, please contact the school office on 339073 to arrange a visit. The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 13th July.

Glen Park Primary are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and have ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references - references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Provision of false data is an offence and will result in your application being rejected.