Early Years Practitioner

Kgis Edu; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider located in Greater London seeks a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to oversee high-quality early education at Wetherby Pembridge Minors. The candidate must hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and have experience working with children aged 2-5. Responsibilities include fostering children’s development, maintaining accurate learning records, and collaborating effectively with parents. This is a permanent position with full-time pay during term times.

Qualifications

• Must have strong previous experience working with 2–5-year-olds.
• Knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted Inspection Framework is essential.
• Experience in maintaining accurate learning records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality of early education for children in the nursery.
• Model excellent practice to children as identified in guidelines.
• Gather assessment information and share it with parents.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Strong communication skills

Good observational skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

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Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby Pembridge Minors is a well-established and highly respected Nursery School in Holland Park, London, offering best-in-class preschool education in a stimulating and supportive environment. Children often progress to other schools within the group such as Wetherby School and Pembridge Hall School.

The purpose of this role is to oversee the quality of the early education for the children in the nursery and effectively deliver the group’s high educational standards. This role will focus on promoting teaching and learning to ensure that children progress in their development to achieve their full potential and become ready for school. We are hiring one permanent role and one maternity cover.

The working hours will be from 7:45 - 16:45.The working weeks are term time only but are paid full time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To be a highly motivated early years’ practitioner role, modelling excellent practice to children as identified in the Early Years Inspection Handbook.
• To stay abreast of current Early Years initiatives and legislation and ensure that this informs your practice.
• To have consistently high expectations of what children can achieve and support their learning.
• To have a secure understanding of child development of the age group they are working with and have relevant subject knowledge that is detailed and communicated to the children.
• To gather assessment information looking at what children already know, understand, and can do and share this with parents or other professionals.
• To use assessment information to plan appropriate teaching and learning strategies that identify able or talented children or children who are falling behind in their learning and need additional support, enabling children to make good progress.
• To support children, understand how to develop as a result of regular interaction and encouragement from staff, and support parents understand how their children should progress and how they can contribute to this.
• To develop strong working relationships with parents by providing information that helps them to understand how children can progress.
• To be a reflective practitioner using evaluative tools to monitor and improve practice.
• To write accurate reports and document on children’s developmental progress using the Early Years Outcomes document and other relevant documents.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• The post holder must hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and have strong previousexperience of working with young children, particularly 2–5-year-olds.
• Experience of working with children and families, identifying support for developing children’ learning
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience of teaching and delivering planned learning experiences
• A good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and relevant current legislation.
• A good understanding of the developmental needs of young children, particularly 2- to 5-year-olds
• A good understanding of what constitutes a quality early education environment.
• Good observational and assessment skills and the experience of maintaining accurate learning records for children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and colleagues.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

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