About the job

Key information

To start as soon as possible

The post is Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:15pm with a 20-minute unpaid break (term time only + 3 inset days) Equivalent paid weeks 44.19 per year. The salary scale is Grade 14 on the School Support Staff Pay Scale £12.65 to £13.05 per hour depending on experience. The Employer pension contribution is 24.4%.

What will I be doing?

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding practitioner who is compassionate, dynamic, and resourceful to join our dedicated and hardworking team of skilful practitioners to work within our Preschool. The successful candidate will join a Preschool who are dedicated to providing the best possible care and education. We are committed to offering professional development opportunities.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Level 3 childcare qualification is essential.

We are looking for:

• A dedicated, hardworking EYFS practitioner who is able to raise and sustain high standards
• Someone who has excellent interpersonal skills with children, staff and parents
• An EYFS practitioner who is able to enthuse and inspire children
• Someone who is able to work as part of a team sharing excellent practice and learning from others

What is in it for me?

We can offer you:

• A dedicated and supportive working environment
• Excellent professional development

DBS check

As a school we are committed to the safeguarding of our community, we follow full safer recruitment procedures including relevant references and DBS checks.

Supporting documents and information

Wellesley Park Primary School in Wellington is home to 300 children, including Wellesley Park Explorers Preschool.

Our Preschool shares the fantastic grounds and facilities with our primary school. The Preschool is open five days a week, term time only.

Our school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; and that they should be great places to work and learn.

Visits to the setting are welcome, please phone 01823 664876 to make an appointment. Please note that early applications will be reviewed and considered ahead of the closing date. A full job description and application pack is available on the school website

Please note, applications by CV or incomplete forms will not be considered.

Closing date: 12:00pm Friday 6 December

Interview date: Tuesday 10 December

Apply on the Wellesley Park Primary School website

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