Pre-School Supervisor Vacancy

Ofsted Outstanding Early Years Provider
www.harpsdenpreschool.co.uk
Harpsden Village Hall, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 4HH
01491 598 280

Harpsden Pre-School is recruiting for a Supervisor to start no later than December 2017.

We are a friendly and caring pre-school for children from 2½ to 5 years old. The successful applicant will lead a dedicated and well-qualified team in a lovely country location with an emphasis on learning through play and outdoor learning.

Applicants must have a relevant qualification in Childcare, minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Applicants to have a strong commitment to young children and families, a willingness to learn, the ability to work proactively using initiative, and to operate very well as part of a small, strong and supportive team.

Hours to be agreed.

Pay scale £11.12 to £12.44 per hour dependent on experience, plus holiday pay and pension.

Email enquiries@harpsdenpreschool.co.uk for a full job description and application form.

Application deadline: September 22nd 2017
Interviews: September 27th 2017.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Highwood Primary School

Fairwater Drive, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire RG5 3JE
Tel: 0118 926 5493

Early Years Practitioners
for Foundation Stage

Post 1 Hours per week Mon 8:30am–4.30pm,
Tues-Fri 8am-1pm (25hr 45mins pw, Actual salary £10,708)

Post 2 Hours per week Mon 11.45am–4.30pm,
Tues-Fri 11.45am–4pm (21hr 45mins pw, Actual Salary £9,044)
Grade 4 FTE £18,070

At Highwood we not only promote academic and sporting excellence but we also place a huge emphasis on teaching children the skills they need to become effective learners. The learning behaviours we promote are Perseverance, Teamwork, Curiosity, Creativity, Reflection and Independence. We strongly believe that if our children continually develop these skills alongside making academic progress, then we have been successful in preparing them for our ever changing world.

The governors at Highwood are seeking to appoint Early Years Practitioners who will also take on the role of a midday supervisor for both morning/lunch and lunch/afternoon positions. This role is for term time plus 5 inset days. Please state in your application which of the above hours are preferable.

We are looking for a someone who:

• Can support individuals and small groups make progress with their learning.
• Will help develop exciting learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
• Has a good standard of Literacy and Numeracy
• Is a good communicator with all school stakeholders.
• Has experience of providing intimate care for young children.
• Experience of Foundation Stage or an EYFS qualification.
• Is NVQ level 3 Qualified

The school can offer:

• Welcoming and supportive colleagues within the school and local cluster.
• Delightful children from a diverse community.
• A well-resourced learning environment with vast amounts of outdoor space.
• An effective partnership with teachers, parents and governors
• Significant opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.
• A strong appraisal process to further develop your skills as a professional.

To find out more about our school please visit: www.highwood.wokingham.sch.uk

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Further details and an application pack can be obtained from Mrs Cindy Edwards, School Business Manager; please telephone to discuss the positions and request an information pack on 0118 9265493.

Applications will be considered on receipt. If shortlisted for interview you will be expected to attend an interview and participate in an observed task on the day.

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. An Enhanced DBS will be sought from the successful candidate.