St Richard’s VC Academy are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and highly motivated Early Childhood Educator.  We are a forward-thinking, caring and, most important of all, a happy school where pupils of all abilities and social backgrounds achieve. Our children are at the heart of everything we do and all the decisions we make.

37 hours per week - term time only - plus 5 additional days

We require an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced individual to undertake the role of Early Year Educator within our dedicated early years team.

Candidates need to demonstrate good to outstanding practices, will need to be organised, proactive and have the ability to develop good relationships with staff, children and parents in the school.

Be able to plan, resources and deliver a wide range of creative and enjoyable inside and outside activities in relation to the EYFS framework and make appropriate assessments. In addition to this you will be expected to ensure a secure, stimulating and welcoming Teaching and Learning environment which includes proactively safeguarding the needs of all children.

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Trust gym at St Mary’s College
• Discounted local leisure and sports facilities
• Employee assistance programme, counselling, and wellbeing support
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with employee contributions
• Shared Cost AVC Scheme for tax-efficient pension savings
• Free access to My Money Matters financial wellbeing platform
• Optional contributory healthcare scheme

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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