Pre-school Teacher

Job Summary

• Job Role: Pre-school Teacher
• Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent
• Salary Range: £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
• Qualification: QTS

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are looking for a great team player with proven recent experience of working in a Preschool/Nursery setting to join their thriving nursery with a real family feel. We are looking for a passionate and well qualified Pre-school teacher.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] based in Herne Hill, Lambeth, South London, has a strong family atmosphere and prepares children exceptionally well for their first steps towards primary schools. We pride ourselves on keeping our practice reflective and up to date so that we can provide the best opportunities for every child, every day. We also celebrate the diversity of our community, carefully considering and respecting the variety of cultures, backgrounds, and individual needs, and are passionate about the continual provision and child-initiated learning inside and outside.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate teacher to work with our Pre-school age children. This is an excellent opportunity for a trained and experienced teacher to work in out outstanding nursery. You will be a key member of staff and play a crucial part in the success of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Working under the direction of our experienced Nursery Manager, you will play a vital role in the organisation of our high-quality, vibrant and friendly establishment for children.

We will require you to work collaboratively with other staff within the nursery, ensure we provide high standards of care and early learning and regularly monitor and review our provision. Essentially, you will see that children have a safe, caring environment that enables their personal, emotional, social and educational development through individual attention and group activities. And, along the way, you will need to develop effective partnerships with parents/carers in order to increase involvement in their child’s development.

About You

To succeed, you will need Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have experience in a Pre-school setting. You will also need knowledge of appropriate First Aid procedures and ideally hold a Paediatric first aid qualification. Practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities is also essential, as is the ability to co-ordinate in a pre-school environment. Confidence in your ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues, parents and children, you are committed to the protection and safeguarding of children too. What’s more, you work well under pressure and on your own initiative, are great at prioritising and value and respect the views and needs of children.

Benefits

• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with up to 33 days
• Refer a friend bonus of £750
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets)

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Contact

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Georgian House, Park Lane, Stanmore, Middx HA7 3HD, United Kingdom

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