Pre School Leader
The Bluecoat School, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HE14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
29 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,167.00 - £28,902.00 Annually (Actual)
Pre School Leader job summary
Vacancy for Preschool Leader at The Bluecoat School
Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 8, Point 19-24 £26,167-£28,902
Hours of work: 37 hours, 38 weeks (term time only).
This is a fixed-term maternity cover position until August 2025.
We currently have a vacancy for a passionate, creative Pre-School Leader who thrives on supporting pre-school children reach their potential at The Bluecoat School. You will work under the direction of the Headteacher, to enable access to learning for pre-school children ensuring the national standard for childcare is met.
The Opportunity
- Join a friendly, support team to provide high-quality education and care for preschool children.
- Take responsibility for the curriculum planning and monitoring the effectiveness of this.
- Provide a safe, inclusive setting for our children.
- Supervise staff daily to monitor the quality of teaching.
- Responsible for the curriculum planning and monitoring the effectiveness.
The ideal candidate
- Holds an NVQ/Level 3 in childcare of equivalent qualification.
- English and Maths GCE at Grades A*-C (9-4) or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Early Years setting
- Understands how children learn.
- Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident.
- The ability to work collaboratively with parents, carers, colleagues and third parties.
About The Bluecoat School -
There has been a Bluecoat School here in Stamford for over 200 years, all our children and staff are proud to be part of the heritage of their town. The school has always been at the centre of our community, and it continues to be so. At The Bluecoat School, every member of our community is valued. Our differences are celebrated and we recognising these differences help us to grow and support each other. We pride ourselves on our inclusivity, aspirations, and ambition for all of our children. At The Bluecoat School, every voice is important and matters; every voice is heard and every new voice which joins us, strengthens our community.
About Meridian Trust –
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 29th January 2025
Interviews will be held on: Friday 31st January 2025
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Bluecoat School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 143 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Bluecoat School website (opens in new tab)
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