Early Years Practitioner 

St Peter’s Catholic Academy (Cobridge)

The Principal and Academy Committee of St Peter’s Catholic Academy are looking to appoint an energetic, highly motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to work alongside our school’s enthusiastic and committed staff team. The successful candidate will support their colleagues to create an effective, safe and purposeful learning environment.

The successful candidate will require the ability to communicate effectively with a wide audience including Senior Leaders, teaching staff, support staff and students. A flexible and practical approach, and a 'can do' attitude would also be desirable. 

The successful candidate will:

• An experienced practitioner with sound understanding of the Early Year framework and phonics who will help to promote high standards of behaviour and attainment. 

• Be committed to promoting and further enhancing the Catholic ethos of our school.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who can demonstrate a thorough and up to date knowledge of teaching and learning.
• Have the ability to contribute to the planning and resources to meet the needs of individual children with additional needs.
• Be able to work effectively with colleagues and have good interpersonal skills.
• Have desire and commitment to build upon the school’s outstanding strengths.
•   Have a ‘can do’ attitude
• · Proactive and use their initiative
• · Be a reflective practitioner with the ability to learn from experiences and challenges
•   Minimum NVQ 3 Early Years (or recognised equivalent qualification)

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and friendly school with well-motivated, happy children
• Dedicated and committed team members 
• A supportive Governing Body
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• A positive environment in which to develop your own ideas and initiatives

Visits to school are strongly encouraged.

Application forms are available to download from the school website (Vacancies)  www.stpetersnewman.co.uk

To apply please complete the following documents:

• Support Staff Application Form Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – Disclosure Form

  Closing Date for applications: Friday 11^th October @12:00pm

  Interviews:  W/C 14^th October

  No applications will be accepted after 12pm on Friday 11^th October 2024. Please return completed application packs to Sarah Caton, Academy Manager, scaton@stpetersnewman.co.uk

  St. Peter’s Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. 

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