Level 3 Early Years Practitioner & Room Leader
| Posting date: | 20 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 9PF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 25e2c409-f8f0-4428-8f3d-34bc6a9ff5cb |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
•Level 3 or above approved Early Years qualification.
•Willingness to participate in other development and training opportunities
·Ability to plan effective learning and care programmes either under appropriate supervision and guidance or in collaboration.
·Ability to work independently using own initiative.
·Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
·Ability to relate well to children and adults including other professionals/carers/parents
·Ability to demonstrate and promote good practice in line with the ethos of the setting both indoors and outdoors.
·Ability to manage multiple tasks, whilst ensuring children, colleagues, parents and carers are respected and listened to.
·Fluent English speaker
·Effectively communicate with adults and children
·Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication
·Proven experience of working with children in an early learning environment
·Ability to reflect on learning and care needs and use this knowledge to impact on children’s outcomes e.g. in planning, procurement of resources, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), communication with parents
What the school offers its staff
We believe that collaboration and staff wellbeing are at the heart of our success.
Supported by our trust, we offer a range of benefits to enhance our work environment and support the professional and personal growth of our staff, including work-life balance.
Education Mutual
Staff can access a comprehensive range of healthcare services through Education Mutual, including mental health support, 24/7 GP Healthline, physiotherapy, stress management resources, and occupational health services.
Find out more about Healthcare and Wellbeing Services here: www.educationmutual.co.uk/service/healthcare-and-wellbeing/
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a defined benefit plan, meaning your pension is calculated based on your salary and length of service and adjusted for inflation. This ensures a secure and guaranteed income in retirement, unaffected by investment performance.
Find out more about LGPS here: www.lgpsmember.org/
Other staff benefits include:
•Competitive salary •Six INSET days per year •Protected CPL time •Continued professional development pathway for every role •No work communication outside working hours •Excellent holiday entitlement for support staff: Bank holidays plus 26 days paid holiday (pro rata) •5 days extra paid holiday after 5 years’ service (pro rata) •Time for You’ day •Family-friendly policies including flexible working, occupational maternity and paternity pay •Reasonable release time for significant personal events •Length of service awards •Resources for retirement and financial planning •Cycle-to-work scheme •Free tea, coffee and milk
Commitment to safeguarding
Summerhill’s Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check
•Level 3 or above approved Early Years qualification.
•Willingness to participate in other development and training opportunities
·Ability to plan effective learning and care programmes either under appropriate supervision and guidance or in collaboration.
·Ability to work independently using own initiative.
·Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
·Ability to relate well to children and adults including other professionals/carers/parents
·Ability to demonstrate and promote good practice in line with the ethos of the setting both indoors and outdoors.
·Ability to manage multiple tasks, whilst ensuring children, colleagues, parents and carers are respected and listened to.
·Fluent English speaker
·Effectively communicate with adults and children
·Good written, verbal and nonverbal communication
·Proven experience of working with children in an early learning environment
·Ability to reflect on learning and care needs and use this knowledge to impact on children’s outcomes e.g. in planning, procurement of resources, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), communication with parents
What the school offers its staff
We believe that collaboration and staff wellbeing are at the heart of our success.
Supported by our trust, we offer a range of benefits to enhance our work environment and support the professional and personal growth of our staff, including work-life balance.
Education Mutual
Staff can access a comprehensive range of healthcare services through Education Mutual, including mental health support, 24/7 GP Healthline, physiotherapy, stress management resources, and occupational health services.
Find out more about Healthcare and Wellbeing Services here: www.educationmutual.co.uk/service/healthcare-and-wellbeing/
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a defined benefit plan, meaning your pension is calculated based on your salary and length of service and adjusted for inflation. This ensures a secure and guaranteed income in retirement, unaffected by investment performance.
Find out more about LGPS here: www.lgpsmember.org/
Other staff benefits include:
•Competitive salary •Six INSET days per year •Protected CPL time •Continued professional development pathway for every role •No work communication outside working hours •Excellent holiday entitlement for support staff: Bank holidays plus 26 days paid holiday (pro rata) •5 days extra paid holiday after 5 years’ service (pro rata) •Time for You’ day •Family-friendly policies including flexible working, occupational maternity and paternity pay •Reasonable release time for significant personal events •Length of service awards •Resources for retirement and financial planning •Cycle-to-work scheme •Free tea, coffee and milk
Commitment to safeguarding
Summerhill’s Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check