Early Years & Family Practitioner (Brixton Stockwell Better Start Area)

It’s an exciting time to be working in Lambeth Children’s Centres, delivering services and support to children aged 0-4 and their families across our Better Start areas.

Lambeth Children’s Centres are managed by five lead schools, supported by the local authority. Partnership working with health services, early help and social care, and a wide range of voluntary sector organisations is well established, and ensures that there is a strong offer for Lambeth families. Staff work in area based teams, and across a number of different children’s centres and other sites within the area. 

We currently have a vacancy in the Brixton Stockwell Better Start team, and are seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic person who is passionate about the role of children’s centres in improving the lives of young children and tackling inequality and disadvantage. Stockwell Children’s Centre, Liz Atkinson Children’s Centre and Jessop Children’s Centre are the three centres within the Brixton Stockwell area, we deliver a wide range of activities and support services for local families, Stockwell Primary School and the Bonneville, Jessop, Stockwell federation is the lead within this area.

Better Start Early Years & Family Practitioners deliver early years’ services to young children and their families.

• You will be knowledgeable about the early year’s foundation stage and passionate about delivering high quality early year’s services to young children and their families.
• You will also be committed to working in partnership with parents and carers to improve outcomes for children and families.
• You will work as part of an area team working at different sites throughout the week to ensure quality services are provided throughout the Brixton Stockwell area.
• We will provide you with support and training where required to further develop your knowledge and skills.                                                                                                                                                                                                         

How to apply         

1. Please download the job description, person specification and application form from the school website https://www.stockwell-pri.lambeth.sch.uk/Staff-Vacancies/ or https://www.jessopprimary.org.uk/Staff-Vacancies/ 
2. Email the completed application form to chudson@stockwell-pri.lambeth.sch.uk or post to Stockwell Primary School & Children’s Centre, Stockwell Road, London SW9 9TG. Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Friday 28th January (12.00 noon)
Shortlisting: Friday 28th January
Interviews: Wednesday  2nd  February 2022

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

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