Bilingual level 3 EY Educator (optional apprenticeship)

Contract

Term time only (36 weeks/annum).  32.5 hours/week (8am - 3.30pm with one unpaid hour for lunch). This role is also open to candidates who wish to do an apprenticeship with us level 3 EY Educator. 

Your opportunity

This role is either for a bilingual candidate who already has their level 3 EY Educator, or, If you speak English and French and are interested in undertaking your Level 3 Early Years Educator Childcare Apprenticeship, an apprenticeship provides a fantastic opportunity to combine the achievement in gaining a qualification with on-the-job training, enabling you to learn while you earn. Take your childcare skills to the next level. Give your career prospects a real boost with training on the job to become a qualified nursery supervisor. The early years qualification will help you progress your career, increase your earning capacity and open up a whole new world of exciting possibilities to you.

Hours of study will depend on the provider we work with but most likely entail evening classes so that you are available in the day to work at our school.

Overview of role

You will formally report to the Head of Primary but on a daily basis you will work under the classroom EYFS teachers who will instruct you. You will support the teachers in the delivery of the Early Years Curriculum. You will work in partnership with the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make excellent progress.

 Key Responsibilities 

• establish an effective and purposeful learning environment in partnership with the teachers and other colleagues
• support teachers in assessing the needs of individual children
• assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards
• promote inclusion of all the students in the school
• assist with behaviour management within and outside the classroom
• assist students’ social development, progress and achievement outside the classroom
• take safeguarding seriously and be observant and follow the schools safeguarding policy
• supervise students in the playground, dining hall, etc
• maintain confidentiality
• attend regular meetings and training as required
• communicate and liaise with staff, students, etc. as appropriate
• participate as an active member of the school community.

Why work at LIL ?

• An international school 'Outstanding’ in Personal development, behaviour & welfare, and Sixth form provision, where you will join a very strong team of highly qualified and experienced teaching and support team.
• A welcoming and innovative environment in which to work, teach and learn
• A vibrant location, easily accessible by Underground 
• Generous LIL rewards and benefits package (see below)

LIL Benefits

We can offer you a range of benefits, including:

• EY Educator level 3 paid for by the school
• Free 3-course meal cooked fresh in our kitchen everyday, equivalent to £1,000/annum non taxable
• Fantastic work spaces and ressources
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition remission for children 
• Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
• Enhanced sick leave scheme to support you when you need it most
• Perkbox account paid for by the school
• Cycle to work scheme vouchers
• Free hot drinks and fruit throughout the day
• Social events and staff parties

What we are looking for at LIL

We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of a modern, bilingual, progressive and dynamic school where innovation and care provide the foundation on which we build a path to excellence for every student. We would like to hear from you if you have:

Ideally Paediatric first Aid trained

passion for education and making a difference

well-developed interpersonal skills

ablily to plan, organise and prioritise under pressure

ability to be proactive 

ability to enthusiastically and loyally promote the school’s vision through behaviour, words and actions.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up.  The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the School as may be reasonable expected, without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.  This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

 It is a requirement that all staff work in a flexible manner compatible with their jobs and in line with the objectives of the Lycée International de Londres. Please note that the job description for this position may be reviewed and amended to incorporate the future needs of the Lycée.