Early Years Practitioner - Hazeldown School (Little Acorns)
- Teignbridge
- Part Time
- £12.45 - £12.65 per hour (subject to April 2025 pay review)
The Governors are seeking to appoint an excellent Early Years practitioner to join our Pre-School team in Little Acorns.
The post starts in September 2025.
Little Acorns is based in our bungalow, operating during term time, with capacity for 24 children at a time, aged from 2 to 4 years.
The successful post holder will join our friendly and supportive team providing high quality experiences for our youngest children. The successful candidate will be a Key Person for a group of children and will be responsible for updating their Key Children's online journal using Tapestry.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the strong and supportive staff team in a successful and sought after school, striving for excellent outcomes for children.
You will be level two trained as a minimum and have experience of working in an early years setting.
You will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of early years provision, child development and aspects of practice around this. In addition, you will:
- Prioritise strong relationships and connections between adults and children
- Be keen to create a calm sense of support, nurture and care for our children
- Have a passion for inspiring learners through exciting and innovative curriculum experiences
- Have vision, passion and drive to achieve excellent outcomes for all pupils
- Have high aspirations, resilience and determination to ensure our provision is of the highest standard
- Be motivated, punctual and personable
- Be flexible and adaptable to be able to meet the varied needs of our children
- Have a desire to develop your own skills and career progression and be part of the whole life of the school
Please see job description and person specification for full details (attached below).
Apply:
Visits to the school, or telephone conversations about the post are most welcome. Please contact the school office to arrange this.
Applications should be on the standard application form. Completed application forms should be emailed to admin@hazeldown.devon.sch.uk or hand delivered or posted to the school address.
This position is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure check.
Hazeldown School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online check of publicly available information will also be completed to assess shortlisted candidates’ suitability to work with children.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Job Details
- OrganisationChildcare
- Work LocationTeignbridge
- Work Postcode
TQ14 8SE
- Reference
- Occupational GroupChildcare
- Salary Details
£12.45 - £12.65 per hour (subject to April 2025 pay review)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
Monday – Friday, 7.30am – 1.00pm. 39 weeks per year
- Closing Date
22/06/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes