Preschool Practitioner Roles
Barton Farm Primary Academy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6HSThis job expired on 11 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
3 September 2025
Closing date
11 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- B1-C5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting opportunity for budding Preschool Practitioners to join our team in our newly opened Preschool ‘The Beehive’ at Barton Farm. This is a unique opportunity to be a key part of our exciting new venture. As a newly opened setting within an outstanding school there is a wealth of opportunity for training, development & support.
The successful candidates will play an important role in realising the vision for our lovely new preschool based at our outstanding school in Winchester. Having opened a year ago, we are looking to expand our staff team due to our popularity.
We are looking for team players who are passionate about supporting young children to reach his or her true potential. You may already have an Early Years qualification or you might be looking to undertake a level 2 or level 3 course or an apprenticeship, either way, want to hear from you!
In return for this dedication and commitment, we offer a strong and supportive working environment – we love to have fun! We are looking for candidates who are excited by the challenges and rewards of working with children aged 2-4 years old, and who want to be part of the future shape of our growing provision. We offer excellent professional development opportunities and have exciting plans to develop the pre-school as an outdoor setting.
Staff discount available for dependents & preferential admission to Barton Farm Primary.
I am really proud to be part of the University of Winchester Academy Trust which is currently a family of 5 schools. Our sponsor, the University of Winchester, is recognised for its outstanding practice in education and our partnership work with the other schools and nurseries in our Trust offers support and further career opportunities for our entire staff team.
To enable you to fully understand what Barton Farm has to offer you, I would encourage you to come and meet me. I would be delighted to welcome you to the school to answer any questions you may have. Please contact Catherine Gardiner at thebeehive@bartonfarm.uwinat.co.uk to arrange an appointment.
The successful candidates will:
- have a child-centered approach
- be able to build relationships with all children and in particular children with SEND needs
- have the ability and desire to work in an Early Years environment
- have the ability to keep children motivated and engaged
- have a calm but firm approach
- be able to adapt and think on your feet
- be flexible and willing to learn
- be able to attune to a child’s emotional needs
- be able to work as part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues
- be able to work independently and on your own initiative
- have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills
- understand confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
What the school offers its staff
We would welcome applications from candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in childcare and or teaching. You may not be the finished article yet, but if you are excited to learn and want to create a safe & welcoming environment get in touch!
We can offer the successful candidates an opportunity to work for a dynamic multi-academy trust in an attractive, welcoming and friendly working environment. Based at Barton Farm, you will be part of a much bigger family, with colleagues keen to support you in your new role. We will also provide training where appropriate for the candidates.
Further information about the job
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Barton Farm Primary Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 235 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Barton Farm Primary Academy website
- Email address
- admin@bartonfarm.uwinat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01962798844
Arranging a visit to Barton Farm Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@bartonfarm.uwinat.co.uk.
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