Snape Pre-School opened in 2021. Our beautiful eco-building set in the grounds of Snape Primary School is a wonderful example of an open plan learning space. We are fortunate enough to be nestled by a woodland area where we provide forest school sessions for our children every week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
  
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor play, and story time.
• Maintain accurate records of children's progress, development, and behaviour.
•  Build positive relationships with parents, families, and colleagues.
• Adhere to all Pre-School policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality.
• Attend training and professional development sessions as required.

Requirements:

• Childcare experience
  
• Level 3 Early Years qualification preferable
  
• Creative & enthusiastic
  
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative
  
• Calm, patient & positive-minded
• Good sense of humour

If you have any questions, please contact the school office (office@snape.suffolk.sch.uk)

In return for working at our school, which is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust, you will receive a wide range of benefits, including:

·        Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development

·        Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College

·        Pension scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contribution

·        Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice

·        Shopping and leisure discounts

·        Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

·        Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.