7 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    6 January 2025

  • Closing date

    9 December 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    26 November 2024

Job details

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Working pattern

Part time: Monday and Wednesday 08:20-15:30 Term Time only

Contract type

Permanent

Hourly rate

£12.85

What skills and experience we're looking for

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Nursery Practitioner – (Primary)

Reports to:

Principal

JOB PURPOSE:

To support the teaching staff and teaching assistants in the development and education of pupils in accordance with the aims and policies of the school.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1

Assist Early Years teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes and undertake predetermined activities with pupils so that their intellectual and social development (including self-reliance and self-esteem) is fostered.

2

Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy.

3

Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' wellbeing.

4

Record pupil information, as specified by the teaching staff to ensure the schools information systems are maintained.

5

Attend to the personal, social and physical needs of pupils so that their wellbeing is maintained.

6

Prepare and maintain learning equipment and ensure that the classroom is kept clean and tidy.

7

Display and present the pupils' work, under the direction of teaching staff, so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement.

8

9

Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required.

All staff have a requirement to follow the schools Child Protection and Safeguarding Procedure.

Person SPECIFICATION

Nursery Practitioner

CRITERIA

DESIRABLE

ESSENTIAL

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

Qualifications

First Aid Qualification;

Completion of Safeguarding Awareness Course

A passion for supporting in Early Years. Completion of a full and relevant early years or childcare qualification Level 3

Certification

Experience

Previous experience of working with children aged 3-11 in a voluntary or paid capacity

Applications/Interview

Job Related Knowledge

Interest in the care, learning and development of young children

Willingness to undertake job related training including a First Aid qualification

Interview

Skills & Aptitudes

Ability to work as part of a small team

Ability to work with children in a calm manner

Willingness to undertake training

A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children, parents/carers and colleagues.

Ability to use own initiative

Remain calm in an emergency

Good organisational and planning skills

Excellent communications skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.

Interview

Other Requirements

Flexibility/adaptability

Positive attitude

Patience, punctuality, reliability and trustworthiness

Enjoys working with children

Team player

Interview

What the school offers its staff

At Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary and Nursery School we inspire learning by providing a broad, rich and imaginative curriculum which allows children the freedom to develop their own creativity. There is a strong Christian ethos and solid links exist between the school, Church and the community


Further details about the role

Staff Vacancy Details

Nursery Practitioner (Primary): 2 days per week (Monday and Wednesday) term time Only.

Pay: SCP 4 £12.85 per hour

Start date: 6th January 2025

Closing date for applications: 9th December 2024 10 am

Location: Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary and Nursery School, School Lane, Bunbury, CW6 9NR

Applications via RCSAT application form only to be returned to: resources@rcsat.cheshire.sch.uk

Resources Officer, RSCAT Head Office, C/o Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary School, School Lane, Bunbury, Cheshire, CW6 9NR.

The Directors of the Rural Church School Academy Trust (RCSAT) are looking to appoint a part time Nursery Practitioner to work alongside our dedicated team of staff to inspire and drive our children’s learning.

The position is suitable for a Nursery Practitioner with a passion for early years and a relevant Level 3 early years’ qualification. Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details.

The position is available to start on 6th January 2025. This will be term time only for 2 days per week, Monday and Wednesday with the potential for additional hours.

At Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary and Nursery School we inspire learning by providing a broad, rich and imaginative curriculum which allows children the freedom to develop their own creativity. There is a strong Christian ethos and solid links exist between the school, Church and the community

As a school, we take the safety of our children very seriously and so all candidates will be required to provide current references which will be called upon and checked. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the appointment.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to school for interview on 11th December 2024.

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to resources@rcsat.cheshire.sch.uk

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About Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
195 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11

Arranging a visit to Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email resources@rcsat.cheshire.sch.uk.

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