Lead Early Years Practitioner (Nursery)
Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6SZThis job expired on 9 October 2024
Closing date
9 October 2024 at 11pm
Date listed
24 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,962.00 - £32,877.00 Annually (Actual) Actual starting salary based on FTE of £34,834
Lead Early Years Practitioner (Nursery) job summary
At Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy, we are passionate about Early Years education. We are excited to be opening a new nursery provision for pupils aged 3yrs + in January 2025 and are seeking an outstanding EYFS Practitioner to join our brand-new nursery team. Our fantastic new nursery environment has been designed to support the highest quality provision for children.
Are you committed to inspiring young children and supporting them to reach their potential? Would you like to play a key role in our new team as we begin this exciting venture?
If the answer to both of these questions is yes, then come and join our successful team at OCPPA!
We are looking for an outstanding Lead Early Years Practitioner, with a relevant or equivalent Level 6 EYFS qualification, who can help us to shape and develop our new nursery provision. Supported by our Reception-based EYFS Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and delivery of play, care and learning.
The role is based on 37 hours per week, for 39 working weeks per year (term time plus 1 week).
You will play a significant role in developing our provision as it expands and in ensuring that our nursery pupils receive the best possible start to their learning journey. As Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in providing high quality teaching and ensuring that staff are effectively deployed and offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children. Alongside our EYFS Lead, you will support the development of our curriculum to ensure that our offer is inspiring and engaging for our young learners and support and enable the smooth transition between nursery and reception. You will develop strong community links to further build and promote essential successful home/nursery partnerships with our parents and carers.
Applicants must have a current/recent experience of working successfully within an EYFS setting and should possess a sound knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum and safeguarding procedures. Candidates should be really passionate about Early Years Education and committed to providing an outstanding quality of care and education for our children.
Pupils and staff are at the heart of Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy and we are committed to providing all with a vast range of opportunities. We are a vibrant, forward thinking staff team, who share the highest expectations for our pupils and are committed to helping our pupils achieve their very best. Joining the academy, all members of staff have access to staff development and the opportunity to shape the future of the academy. We expect the best from our staff, and in return we offer a fantastic place to work and the chance to make a difference.
Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.
If you believe you have the skills, energy and experience this post requires, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For more information about our academy please visit our website www.ocppa.co.uk .
To arrange an informal discussion about the post please contact our HR Manager, D Tooke, on 01493 661523, Visits to our academy our warmly encouraged and our Principal and EYFS Lead would be delighted to meet you.
The closing date for applications is 9th October, with interviews due to take place on the 14/15 October 2024. We reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier and therefore suggest candidates submit their application as soon as possible.
Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 482 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
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