Are you an experienced, enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner/Key Person who is passionate about giving young children the very best start?
Longparish Little School is looking for a qualified and enthusiastic practitioner to join our well-established, friendly team in our beautiful rural setting in the heart of Hampshire, serving children from 2-and-a-half to 4 years old.
We are a warm, family-focused, charity-run setting where children are encouraged to explore, create, investigate and develop their own interests through rich, hands-on experiences.
About us
We offer a truly varied and exciting early years environment, including:
- Free-flow access between our indoor and outdoor environments throughout the day
- Regular Forest School sessions
- Woodwork and practical making
- Pottery and process art
- Maths through play
- Cooking and baking
- Gardening and growing
- A strong emphasis on child-led learning, exploration and developing independence
We are fortunate to have a well-established team who work closely together and enjoy creating a genuine family atmosphere for both children and staff.
About you
We are looking for an experienced, qualified Early Years Practitioner (Level 3 preferred) who is enthusiastic, creative and committed to providing high-quality experiences for young children.
Most importantly, we want someone who will bring their own passions, interests and ideas to our setting. Whether you have a particular interest in nature, music, science, making, physical development, storytelling or something completely different, we value practitioners who are excited to share their skills with children and colleagues.
We actively encourage our team to continue developing professionally and are supportive of staff undertaking training and professional development that enhances their practice and benefits the children.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm, term-time only
What we offer
- Full-time, term-time-only employment (permanent contract)
- A supportive and well-established team
- A friendly, welcoming family atmosphere
- A beautiful rural working environment
- Opportunities to develop and share your own interests and expertise
- Support for relevant training and professional development
- Annual salary £18262 (for Level 3)
- The opportunity to make a real contribution to our provision and the experiences we offer children
Safeguarding
Longparish Little School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and provide suitable references. The recruitment process will include appropriate checks relating to the applicant’s suitability to work with children.
We follow safer recruitment procedures and reserve the right to undertake additional checks where appropriate. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of all required safeguarding and pre-employment checks.
Interested? We’d love to meet you!
Telephone: 01264 720455
Closing date for applications: Monday 19th October
Interviews to be carried out: week beginning 2nd November
We would be delighted to show you around our setting, tell you more about our approach and introduce you to the team. To see more of what we do, check out our website www.longparishlittleschool.org.uk
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