Dorset Council
Early Years Practitioner for Dunbury CE Academy
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Are you an Early Years enthusiast who is passionate about providing consistently high-quality experiences and interactions with our youngest learners?
We are looking for a permanent, part time Early Years Practitioner to work Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 3.15pm with a half an hour lunch break (27hours 30minutes per week), term time, including INSET days (39 weeks).
At Dunbury CE Primary Academy, we have a beautiful, bespoke Early Years base with a preschool and Reception class in the spacious, peaceful, village setting of Winterborne Kingston. The children have the entire building and extensive grounds to themselves and benefit hugely from this nurturing, yet stimulating environment, giving them a confident and happy start to school life.
Our preschool takes pupils from 2 years, 9 months old. Pre-school children have the advantage of integrating with Reception children as well as many opportunities for a bespoke curriculum suited to their own stage of development.
If you have the Level 3 qualification and are able to demonstrate the following, we would welcome your application:
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- An interest and motivation to develop your skills and experience with willingness to support across both phases of the Early Years cohort
- Good communication skills
- Dedication to the development of early language and communication
- Good organisational skills and a strong sense of initiative
- A positive attitude and resilience to challenges
- GCSEs Grade C / 4 or above in English and Maths or Functional Skills in English and Maths
An Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01258 880501 (before 22nd July) or on [email protected] during the school holidays.
We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness
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We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.
When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.
All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
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