Recruitment

Pre-School Practitioner

Required As Soon As Possible

NJC Level 2A Points 3 - 4 (£15,797 – £16,397 per annum)

Full time, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 CPD days (Job sharing would be considered for 2 Part Time roles of 3/2 days or split of 2.5 days)

Do you want a new and unique challenge at a new Primary School and the chance to be part of something really special?

Great Ouse Primary Academy, Bedford opened as a brand new school in September 2017, originally with a Pre-School, YR, Y1 and Y2 classes. In September 2018, two new YR classes joined us. The school will eventually grow to 420 pupils and be two-form entry.

Great Ouse Primary Academy thinks and dreams big for its pupils, developing them into great achievers.

In addition, Great Ouse Primary Academy is part of the very successful Sharnbrook Academy Federation (SAF). This is a multi-academy trust made up of five excellent member academies, which has a commitment to excellence in education and puts student progress at the heart of all it does. SAF has an outstanding reputation and provides a strong support network and a variety of opportunities for staff in each of its academies.

We are looking to recruit professionals who share and embrace the school’s core vision of having high expectations for all children; teaching an exciting and challenging curriculum; making every moment count and enabling children to flourish within and beyond the school walls.

The Pre-School issituated within the grounds of Great Ouse Primary Academy and provides day care to pre-school children aged 3 years to school age.

The successful applicant will play a key role in planning, organising and carrying out a suitable programme of activities for the children to ensure they develop both speaking, listening and social skills in a safe and secure environment. Good communication skills together with a deep knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum are required and applicants should hold a minimum of NVQ level 2 childcare qualification and ideally a first aid qualification or be willing to undertake training. You will be expected to work closely with the Pre-School Manager and EYFS Leader.

Great Ouse Primary Academy is committed to the continuous professional development of all staff, working in collaboration and sharing best practice.

Visits to the school are most welcome.

Closing date: 12.00 noon on Friday 26th April 2019

Interview date: Tuesday 30th April 2019

For further information on the role and to obtain an application pack, please click on the links below:

Please return your application form to: HR Department at Lincroft Academy, Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RE Telephone: 01234 822147 or Email: recruitment@greatouse.beds.sch.uk

Applications from agencies will not be accepted.

Great Ouse Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and the list of those prohibited from teaching or working within the profession.

Click here to view the Pre-School Practitioner Job Description and Person Specification

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Click here to view the Support Staff Application Form