About Us
Lewestonis a thrivingRoman Catholicco-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 months to 18 years. Itis located in46 acres of Dorset parkland just outside Sherborneand educates just over 600 pupils. The school is known for its excellent teaching and places a strong focus on providing an individualised experience which challenges pupils of all abilities in a supportive manner. It is academic aspirational with pupils exceeding national averages atall ofthe key stages.Lewestonprides itself on the strength of relationships between staff, pupils and parents and regards itself as a family community.
Job Description
- To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members)
- To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.
- Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
- To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
- To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.
- To advise manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
- To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre etc.
- To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
- To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the setting’s philosophy is fulfilled.
- To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting.
- To develop your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person
- To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job.
- To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside.
- To support nursery assistants, students and volunteers.
- Early Years Practitioners should be proactive and show the use of their initiative through all tasks undertaken.
- Ensure the opening and closing checklists are completed and any actions reported to your line manager.
- To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
- To undertake and lead on additional responsibilities such as SENCO, training co-ordinator, safeguarding Officer etc
- Highly competitive pay – £14.11 per hour
- Generous holiday allocation – up to 36 days per year
- Employer pension contributions up to 12%
- Delicious freshly prepared staff meals
- Use of on‑site leisure facilities
- Supportive team culture with excellent professional development opportunities
- Clear pathways for career progression
Experience working in a similar Early Years role
Essential Criteria
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent)
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