At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver creative activities in line with the EYFS framework while ensuring a safe learning environment.
- Company: St Richard’s VC Academy is a forward-thinking school prioritising the happiness and achievement of all pupils.
- Benefits: Enjoy perks like a Cycle to Work Scheme, access to a gym, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Other info: This role is 37 hours per week during term time, plus 5 additional days.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated early years team focused on fostering positive relationships with children and families.
- Qualifications: Candidates must demonstrate good to outstanding practices and possess excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
St Richard’s VC Academy are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and highly motivated Early Childhood Educator. We are a forward-thinking, caring and, most important of all, a happy school where pupils of all abilities and social backgrounds achieve. Our children are at the heart of everything we do and all the decisions we make.
37 hours per week - term time only - plus 5 additional days.
We require an enthusiastic, self‑motivated and experienced individual to undertake the role of Early Year Educator within our dedicated early years team. Candidates need to demonstrate good to outstanding practices, will need to be organised, proactive and have the ability to develop good relationships with staff, children and parents in the school. Be able to plan, resource and deliver a wide range of creative and enjoyable inside and outside activities in relation to the EYFS framework and make appropriate assessments. In addition to this you will be expected to ensure a secure, stimulating and welcoming Teaching and Learning environment which includes proactively safeguarding the needs of all children.
What we offer:
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Trust gym at St Mary’s College
- Discounted local leisure and sports facilities
- Employee assistance programme, counselling, and wellbeing support
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Pension Scheme with employee contributions
- Shared Cost AVC Scheme for tax‑efficient pension savings
- Free access to My Money Matters financial wellbeing platform
- Optional contributory healthcare scheme
Why Work With Us?
We are looking to appoint someone who:
- Establishes productive working relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
- Is confident establishing relationships with families and being a supportive presence in their lives
- Is kind, caring, energetic and enthusiastic
- Encourages pupils to interact with others and engage all children in learning activities led by the teacher
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working within a supportive team
- Is well‑organised, flexible and creative
- Is willing to participate fully in ensuring inclusion of all children
- Uses their initiative to ensure the best possible support for pupils and families and is keen to continue to develop professionally
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
Early Childhood Educator employer: St Richard's VC Academy
St Richard’s VC Academy offers a supportive environment with a focus on children's welfare and development. Located in a diverse community, the school provides various benefits including free on-site parking and access to local leisure facilities. The dedicated team is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.
