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Part Time Pre-School Practitioner - Moyles Court School

Job Introduction

Part Time Pre-School Practitioner

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Pre-School Practitioner with Immediate Effect

Moyles Court is a co-educational day and boarding school from 2 ½ to 16 years, situated within the beautiful New Forest National Park. It is a thriving, friendly and happy school with a strong belief in traditional family values. Class sizes are small, and the school prides itself on the individual attention it is able to give to all of its pupils. As part of a dynamic and popular team, you will be expected to enthuse, engage and inspire our young children within our idyllic Pre-School setting. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in Early Years and be willing to contribute to the life of this very happy and busy school.

We welcome applications from candidates wishing to job-share – please specify your preferred working arrangements in your covering letter.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To supervise children in a safe and happy environment
To assist the Head of EYFS in his/her role as directed by the Headmaster
To treat every child equally with no discrimination and help cater to their individual needs and requirements
To supervise and promote language/learning skills during activities
To safely escort children when visiting W.C. and washing hands outside of the Pre-School
To safely escort children when on excursions to school adventure playground/nature walks outside of the Pre-School
To help walk children to lunch and, if needed, help with serving
To assist with daily tasks/activities• To ensure a safe/hygienic environment at all times.
To help tidy the Pre-School and prepare for the next day
To undertake any photocopying/administration tasks
Record evidence of children’s progress using Tapestry
Help prepare sets and costumes and assist with rehearsals for school productions
Prepare learning resources
Upkeep / maintenance of displays of the children’s work Prepare / put up display material that supports the children’s learning in the classroom Interact positively and professionally with parents, carers and guardians
Proactively supervise children at all times, including when on lunch/break duty
To be aware of all fire/emergency procedures/drills
To report any accident immediately to the Head of Early Years and enter into the accident file
Any other task or activity as reasonably requested by the school management
Conforming to the School’s Code of Conduct
Adherence to the School’s safeguarding procedure.
This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

Candidate specification

There are certain criteria that we would expect a candidate to possess:

Level 3 Approved Child Care Qualification or higher qualification such as a PGCE or other teaching qualification. The school would also consider helping a candidate train for an appropriate Level 3 qualification if necessary.

The following list outlines the further qualities, skills and experiences that the selection panel will be keen to explore with candidates. It is understood by the panel and, we hope, by prospective candidates, that no single person will fulfil every criterion. We encourage candidates who do not “tick every box”, therefore, to apply nonetheless and to be open during the selection process about those areas in which they would wish to develop their skills and experience further.

5 GCSEs (A*-C) including English & Maths
Polite, friendly and outgoing with a good sense of humour
Experience of working in Early Years
Recent paediatric first aid training or experience
Ability to support children with Music, Drama, Forest School, Dance and/or physical activities
A confident person with common sense and initiative
Flexible and adaptive work ethic
Ability to plan and lead relevant learning activities with young children
Trustworthy and proactive i.e. able to work under minimal supervision with maximum levels of confidentiality
Empathy and patience with young children and parents and guardians
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Strong literacy and numeracy skills
Self-motivation and drive
The ability to work in a team
Ability to communicate well with children and in particular be prepared to demonstrate:

o Motivation to work with children and young people

o Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people

o Professional attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline

o Understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Hours of Work and Salary.

This post is for 38 weeks of the year (term time only) and the hours of work are Monday and Tuesday 8:30 – 5:30pm and a Wednesday afternoon 1:00 – 5:30pm.

Salary - £10,475 per annum (including holiday pay)

Benefits

• In term time, staff are provided with lunch in the school dining room and tea and coffee at break times

• Idyllic New Forest location

• Small, friendly setting

How to apply

Application forms should be completed and addressed to the Headmaster, Mr. Craig Wardle, and should be sent to Mrs. Laura Lask, Moyles Court School, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3NF or via email to hr@moylescourt.co.uk

Applications will be considered on receipt and to be received no later Friday 21st February.

Moyles Court School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked ‘Private & confidential for the Headmaster’ which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level.

Equal Opportunities

The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.