Early Years Practitioners
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.42 i £12.89 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Plus higher rate of pay and £500 allowance for Level 4+ qualification and staff benefits |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | B15 2NX |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | West House School |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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West House School is seeking enthusiastic and experienced EYFS Practitioners to join the school’s EYFS department. The ideal candidates will be flexible and adaptable team players with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent) and will be passionate about Early Years care and education.
Visit https://www.westhouseprep.com/nursery/ to find out more about our Nursery.
We have a variety of working patterns and hours available. Benefits include childcare discounts, free lunch, competitive pay, career development, access to discounts and wellbeing support, and the opportunity to be part of one of the best performing Prep Schools in the West Midlands.
The role holders will report to the Nursery Manager.
Job Description
View the full job description and download an application form at: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/early-years-practitioners-birmingham-2240044
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent)
Current safeguarding training (within the last three years)
Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Maths at grade C or above
A proven record of high-class delivery of Early Years education
Outstanding knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework
Competent ICT skills
Outstanding communication/interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work as part of a team
An ability to prioritise and carry out specific requests in a timely manner
Problem solving skills
A flexible attitude
A commitment to CPD
Humour, patience, stamina, loyalty and humility
Desirable Criteria:
Current Paediatric First Aid qualification
Experience of working in a relevant setting
Experience of working with children in a voluntary capacity
Experience of working with children beyond an Early Year setting
Salary:
Level 3 qualified: £12.42 - £12.89 per hour
Level 4 + qualified: £13.01 - £13.48 per hour plus £500 allowance per year
Hours:
We have a variety of working patterns and hours available, please indicated your preferences in your application.
Type of position: Permanent, full-time
Either term-time only with a requirement to work during Holiday Club for four weeks during the school holidays. Extra shifts during holiday periods will be available.
Or All-year round with 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays to be taken during school holiday periods.
Holidays: Entitlement to 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
Benefits: Eligible for discount on school fees for pupils at West House School Nursery, West House School (for boys) and Edgbaston High School for Girls (subject to normal admissions procedures), discount on fees for Holiday Club provision, eligible to join a Contributory Pension Scheme, free lunch and refreshments, free Employee Assistance Programme including Wider Wallet discount scheme, Bike2Work scheme, enhanced Maternity scheme.
Start date: September 2025
How to apply
To apply for this role, forward a completed application form and a covering letter addressed to Avril Walsh, Nursery Manager, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: recruitment@westhouseprep.com
The deadline for applications is 1st September 2025 at 9.00am
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for interview: we encourage early application as interviews may be held earlier than the closing date if suitable candidates are available.
West House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo all statutory checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website.
This post involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments. All convictions, police cautions or “bind overs”, including any that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Act must be disclosed, and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment.
Visit https://www.westhouseprep.com/nursery/ to find out more about our Nursery.
We have a variety of working patterns and hours available. Benefits include childcare discounts, free lunch, competitive pay, career development, access to discounts and wellbeing support, and the opportunity to be part of one of the best performing Prep Schools in the West Midlands.
The role holders will report to the Nursery Manager.
Job Description
View the full job description and download an application form at: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/early-years-practitioners-birmingham-2240044
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent)
Current safeguarding training (within the last three years)
Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Maths at grade C or above
A proven record of high-class delivery of Early Years education
Outstanding knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework
Competent ICT skills
Outstanding communication/interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work as part of a team
An ability to prioritise and carry out specific requests in a timely manner
Problem solving skills
A flexible attitude
A commitment to CPD
Humour, patience, stamina, loyalty and humility
Desirable Criteria:
Current Paediatric First Aid qualification
Experience of working in a relevant setting
Experience of working with children in a voluntary capacity
Experience of working with children beyond an Early Year setting
Salary:
Level 3 qualified: £12.42 - £12.89 per hour
Level 4 + qualified: £13.01 - £13.48 per hour plus £500 allowance per year
Hours:
We have a variety of working patterns and hours available, please indicated your preferences in your application.
Type of position: Permanent, full-time
Either term-time only with a requirement to work during Holiday Club for four weeks during the school holidays. Extra shifts during holiday periods will be available.
Or All-year round with 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays to be taken during school holiday periods.
Holidays: Entitlement to 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
Benefits: Eligible for discount on school fees for pupils at West House School Nursery, West House School (for boys) and Edgbaston High School for Girls (subject to normal admissions procedures), discount on fees for Holiday Club provision, eligible to join a Contributory Pension Scheme, free lunch and refreshments, free Employee Assistance Programme including Wider Wallet discount scheme, Bike2Work scheme, enhanced Maternity scheme.
Start date: September 2025
How to apply
To apply for this role, forward a completed application form and a covering letter addressed to Avril Walsh, Nursery Manager, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: recruitment@westhouseprep.com
The deadline for applications is 1st September 2025 at 9.00am
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for interview: we encourage early application as interviews may be held earlier than the closing date if suitable candidates are available.
West House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo all statutory checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website.
This post involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments. All convictions, police cautions or “bind overs”, including any that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Act must be disclosed, and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment.