EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER/NURSERY NURSE

Grade 3, SCP 4 £23,114 (FTE)  Actual salary £11,831 per annum depending on years’ service (based on 22.5 hrs).  Actual salary £19,455 per annum depending on years’ service (based on 37 hours)

Temporary until 18^th July 2025 in the first instance but has the potential to become permanent

Term Time only (38 pupil weeks). Additional time may be required on INSET days for training which will receive an additional payment

Start Date: September 2024

Ridgeway Primary Academy has an excellent reputation and provides a lively and creative environment in which to work.  We gained ‘Good’ in our most recent Ofsted inspection and we are a founding member of Primitas Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust which seeks to make a positive difference in the local community. 

Ridgeway Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an Early Years Practitioners/Nursery Nurse to work within our Ridgeway Rainbow Tots at Ridgeway Primary Academy.  Ridgeway Rainbow Tots provides full day care provision between 7.30 am – 6.00 pm for children aged 2-3 years during school term time.

The post will be for a minimum of 22.5 hours up to 37 hours working during school term time.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide the highest levels of care and education for all children attending the settings.
• Contribute to a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Undertake the role of key person
• Supervise and support children at all times and ensure that all children are kept safe
• Work as part of a team to ensure the Primitas values are maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, colleagues and visitors
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a positive attitude and creative ideas that inspire children to learn
• Is passionate about providing high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of our children.
• Takes pride in maintaining positive working partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers.
• Has good verbal and written communication skills
• Has a commitment to continuing professional development Holds an NVQ L2 or L3 in Childcare
• Has experience of working with children in a EYFS setting either in a paid employment or through placements, desirable but not essential

Benefits:

At our nursery, we want our staff to be appreciated and to know we value the contributions they make to our team and the development of our children. As such, alongside our very competitive pay scale, we offer a range of benefits that our staff team can use while working at the nursery. These include:

• Access continued professional development Flexible hours and an understanding that work needs to work for you
• Childcare discount
• Access to free counselling services
• A supportive team environment
• A wellbeing focused leadership team and wellness programmes
• Competitive salary
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to free gym membership
• Option to join a healthcare plan at a reduced rate.

Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, online check and references.  You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references. 

To apply for a post, please complete the application form and equality and diversity monitoring form and return to Mrs Debbie Westwood, HR Manager, email hr@primitas.co.uk  CVs will not be accepted.

Applications should be made on the Primitas application form (a link can be found at the bottom of the advert). Applications can be emailed to headteacher@ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk or hr@primitas.co.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 17^th September 2024, 9.00 am

Interviews will take place week beginning 23^rd September 2024

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide