Our ValuesThe governors of Wyken Croft Primary School are excited to offer an Early Years Practitioner Role within our Phoenix Nursery team as soon as possible. The role is permanent for 37 hours per week term time only. There is however a possibility of part time for the right candidate.
Wyken Croft provides an excellent environment for all of the stakeholders of the school. Although we are a large primary school in Coventry, we pride ourselves on knowing each child and family individually allowing our children to achieve their maximum potential. We have our ‘Seven Steps to Success’ embedded within our culture which we believe enable our children to be happy, engaged and positive about their futures, striving to be the very best they can be
What is the job role?You will join a highly enthusiastic and well-established team within our Phoenix Nursery. The successful candidate must be able to provide a caring and stimulating environment for all children within the nursery setting and support the nursery manager in delivering the early years curriculum to all of the children.
You need to be motivated have a positive attitude and be able to facilitate development through play promoting inclusion for all children within the busy nursery and hold the relevant qualification.
For the successful candidate we can offer;-
The opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that works tirelessly to support the outcomes of our children, families and staff
Excellent pupil-to-adult ratios
A school that is committed to the well-being, work-life balance and professional development of all staff
A team that works together effectively to drive improvement and sustain quality in the school
The opportunity to make a real difference to the community we serve.
Who are we looking for?
The successful applicant will work alongside senior practitioners in the daily operation of the nursery and must;-
Have the ability to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage to all children
Be able to monitor children's development and progress and plan for next steps
Be motivated and have a positive attitude working within a team
Have excellent communication links with parents/ carers of children within your key group
Be able to recognise the individual needs of the children and work with them in groups or one to one activities, encouraging their stages of development
Create a happy and safe environment for our children to flourish.
Be able to ensure children’s individual needs are met
Be able to provide high quality care and education
Be able to deliver stimulating activities that promote children’s learning and development.
Must have Level 3 Qualification in Childcare
Interview Dates: Week commencing 9th December 2024
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
