About this role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Specialist with experience of leadership and management to lead our 'outstanding' Pre-School provision.
The working pattern is: 8.00am-4.00pm Mon-Thursday & 8.00am-3.30pm Fridays (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break). This is a term-time only role (+ optional 5-10 days extra days during school holidays).
The setting is open 8.45am-3.00pm (school days only) and there is some flexibility with working hours outside of these times.
The successful candidate will:
Lead the Pre-School team offering high-quality early educationManage the day-to-day running of the pre-schoolPlan & Deliver a balanced curriculum using the EYFS frameworkAssess children’s development and use this to plan and deliver sessions & interventionsTake responsibility for safeguarding alongside the school’s Designated Safeguarding LeadersContinue to improve and evolve our Pre-School provision#Be the ‘Key Person’ for a group of children Work closely with our School Early Years Team & SENCoCollaborate with our Office Manager around admissions, finance and staffing Take the lead in communication and organisation of events for parentsWe are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible team player, who understands the importance of going ‘over and above’. Our children thrive with adults who are friendly, firm and fun, and we are seeking a calm, consistent and committed Early Years Leader.
We require a Level 4 or above Early Years Qualification.
We can offer you:
Children who will make you smile everyday and love their Early Years learning Consideration of your ‘well-being’ and access to support (in the eventuality any is required) Opportunities to grow as a professional and access to regular high-quality CPD The support of an experienced and dedicated team of Educationalists and Office support The support of a Trust, who like us, values its employees and respects our school’s individuality Pension contributions Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme an Early Years environment (and budget) that is continually evolving and improving Support from B&NES Early Years Support Team The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We would encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all we can offer and that we are the right school for you. Please contact Emma Sampson ([email protected]) or 0117 9864489 to arrange a tour.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.