Early Years Practitioner

Rookwood School is a successful non-selective co-educational Independent school for children from age 3 to age 16.

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and talented Early Years Practitioner to lead the educational experience of our nursery-aged children. You will be highly creative, passionate about children’s learning in the Early Years and demonstrate high professional standards. You will have the desire and drive to build on the successes already established.

Our children display excellent behaviour and are keen to learn and we offer a commitment to professional development, supporting aspiration and career progression.

Your role:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Plan rich and stimulating learning activities that achieve good progression in children’s understanding.
• Plan opportunities to develop children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. 
• Establish a safe, clean and secure learning environment, which promotes children’s        confidence.
• Make effective use of assessment information on children’s attainment and progress when teaching and in planning future learning.

You will possess either:

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Early Years Professional Status.
• Another suitable level 6 qualification.

In return we will offer you:

• A  professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further.
• Enthusiastic children who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment.
• Opportunities for further professional development.
• Employee assistance provision.
• Access to reduced educational fees for qualifying children.
• A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community.

Potential applicant visits are welcomed. Full details and an application form can be obtained directly from the vacancies section on our website www.rookwood.hants.sch.uk/vacancies   or by emailing sbench@rookwoodschool.org or by telephoning the Steve Bench, HR & Compliance Manager on 01264 325916. Applications   are to be sent to sbench@rookwoodschool.org or posted to: S Bench, Rookwood School, Weyhill Road, Andover SP10 3AL.

Closing date: Midday, 1 February 2018.

Interview date: w/c 5 February 2018.

The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is   recommended.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.