Job Description: EYFS Practitioner, Pre-School
Widford Lodge Pre-school are looking for a friendly, caring person to join our team to start from 2nd May 2023. This position is full-time and for a fixed term to 11th July 2024, covering maternity leave, and will be over five days a week. There is a probability that this role will become a permanent role.
Applications must be made on the application form available from the school's website www.widfordlodge.co.uk
Job Purpose:
The Pre-School Practitioner is responsible to the School Proprietor, Headteacher and Head of Pre-School.
Reporting to:
Head of Pre-school
Duties:
Duties will include:
- The planning and preparation of activities, to meet children's individual needs. Observing and assessing key children. Maintaining development records.
- Keeping online learning journeys for each pupil
- Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment.
- Positive management of children's behaviour.
- Supervision of snack and lunch times.
- The care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs. Contribute to the maintenance of pupils' safety and security.
- Liaising with parents ensuring effective communication within the Pre-School.
- Participating in Parents’ Evenings and report writing.
- Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background.
- Adhering to the school’s policies and procedures. Maintaining confidentiality in the Pre-School.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
- Working as part of a team.
- Providing a good role model.
- Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
Support for the school
- Attending staff meetings.
- Reviewing and developing their own professional practice.
- Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the school Proprietor, Head teacher and Pre-School Supervisor.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 15 months
Salary: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Preschool
- Primary school
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chelmsford, CM2 9AN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 13/03/2023
Reference ID: Pre-school maternity cover May 23
Expected start date: 22/05/2023
