EYFS Practitioner - Part Time

Summary:

EYFS Practitioner - Part Time job opportunity with a focus on early years education.

About the School:

As a Catholic institution, the school is rooted in Christian values and fosters a nurturing environment where faith, learning, and personal growth are central to the educational experience.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an EYFS Practitioner to join our pre-school team and support high-quality teaching, learning, and care for our youngest learners. This is a year-round, part-time role offering a supportive and dynamic working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality early years education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Support the development of children’s social, emotional, and academic skills through play-based learning.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Maintain detailed records of children’s progress and development.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for all children.
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure consistent and effective practice across the nursery.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure the environment is clean, tidy, and well-organised at all times.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education.
• Experience working with 3-year-olds in an early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Flexibility and reliability to work across all 52 weeks of the year.

Preferred

• Experience working in a Catholic or faith-based educational setting.
• Experience with child-led learning and play-based pedagogy.
• Previous experience in a nursery or pre-school environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary between £24k and £25.5k (dependent on experience).
• Generous holiday entitlement, with time off taken outside peak operational periods.
• Access to a range of wellbeing benefits including 24/7 GP access, life insurance, and a pension scheme.