Early Years Practitioner | Milngavie in Glasgow

The Glasgow Academy is a high-achieving, co-educational independent day school forchildren aged 0–18.

Founded in 1845, we combine a proud heritage with a forward-thinking approach toeducation. We are committed to delivering an outstanding all-round experience,supported by first-class facilities and a breadth of opportunities that enable every pupil tothrive.

As the oldest continuously independent school in the West of Scotland, we are anythingbut traditional in outlook. With over 1700 pupils in our care, we are ambitious for everyindividual - working hard to provide an education that is dynamic, inclusive and tailoredto the needs of each child, both in and beyond the classroom.

The Post

Early Years Practitioner - The Glasgow Academy Milngavie (3-5),

Term time: The Glasgow Academy Milngavie, Mugdock Road, Milngavie, G628NP

We are seeking to employ enthusiastic, dynamic and forward-thinking Early Years staff toplay a key role in our Milngavie setting.

This post offers the chance to develop our nurturing and inspiring environment, whereour pre-school children can flourish. You would be working alongside a committed teambringing to life a culture of nurture and excellence, with high expectations from all.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• is qualified to, or is interested in working towards, an Early Years qualification or a
• BA in Early Education & Childcare / Childcare Practice (or equivalent)
• brings energy, creativity and fresh thinking to early years practice
• has a genuine passion for working with children aged 3-5
• is motivated to contribute to the development of an outstanding setting, both indoorsand outdoors.
• has passion for outdoors education is particularly favourable, due to our unique locationand access to nature. Any experience or further qualifications in this area would bebeneficial, but not necessary.

The Role

You will:

• help to foster a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child feelssafe, valued and inspired to explore and learn.
• play a role in implementing the ethos, routines and learning experiences within TheGlasgow Academy. Your own learning and development will play a part in this.
• work collaboratively to provide learning opportunities rooted in inclusion, curiosity andhigh-quality care and learning. This includes planning, tracking, and reporting onchildren, as well as self-evaluation within the team.
• support the Head of Nursery and Kindergarten, along with the existing team, indelivering strong foundations for parent partnerships and child development.

Professional Practice

Applicants should be confident in current early years frameworks and guidance, including:

• GIRFEC (Getting It Right for Every Child)
• Realising the Ambition
• How Good Is Our Early Learning and Childcare (HGIOELC)
• Curriculum for Excellence, including Early Level Benchmarks

A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice is essential.

Why join The Glasgow Academy Milngavie?

We are a centre that truly values each and every child, with the support from theirfamilies and the community around them. We pride ourselves in our warm and nurturingapproach to learning, matched with our high expectations of all those who step throughthe door.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Scotland check andwill also be required to make health declaration to work with young children, as well assupplying two supporting references.

The Values

Our shared values and code are very important to our school community. The Academyvalues and code can be found here .

Interviews will include leading an activity with a small group of children.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and skilled individual to our team to helpmaintain and enhance our exceptional learning environment.

The Glasgow Academy has a no smoking policy. This includes e-cigarettes.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and ensuring that no job applicantreceives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender andtransgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief, marriage or civil partnershipstatus or sexual orientation.

It is a legal requirement that all employees must demonstrate that they are entitled tolive and work in the UK. You will be required to produce documentary proof e.g. passportand work permit, where applicable, to demonstrate your eligibility to work if selected forinterview.

We have been awarded the Gold Level of the Armed Forces Employee RecognitionScheme and warmly welcome applications from current and former Service personnel.

The Glasgow Academicals' War Memorial Trust is an educational charity registered inScotland, Charity No SCO15638