Early Years Practitioner

We are seeking to appoint Early Years Practitioners to join Derby Grammar School and work in our brand-new nursery, specifically with our youngest pupils in the baby room. This is an exciting opportunity to join, work in and shape the setup and development of our nursery, creating a nurturing and inspiring environment for young children.

About Derby Grammar School
Derby Grammar School is a leading independent school for children aged 4 to 18. Situated in the picturesque Derbyshire suburb of Littleover, our tranquil grounds offer the ideal setting for a first-class educational experience. Our brand new nursery, Little Oaks Nursery is a nurturing environment where children aged 3 months to 4 years old can learn through play, exploration, and discovery

At Derby Grammar School, we strive to ‘bring education to life’ and ignite a passion for learning that stays with our pupils. Our smaller size allows us to know each child as an individual, celebrating their unique strengths.

About the Role
As an early years practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in growing our nursery, joining a team of dedicated staff, and embedding our vision and best practices. We are looking for passionate staff to take this journey with us. We would welcome applications from experienced Early Years Practitioners as well as those who have recently qualified.

If you are able to demonstrate the following we would welcome your application;
• Level 2 or 3 qualified in Early Years.
• Able to inspire our pupils with enthusiasm and a love of learning
• Have a sound knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years curriculum
• Able to plan and prepare engaging and stimulating activities for pupils or every ability.
• Able to positively impact pupils in every aspect of their education including pastoral care.
• Able to encourage learning and development, through play and teaching.
• Can create a secure environment, using imagination to help children to learn
• Can work with parents and carers to support their children
• Enable children to build their literacy, language and numeracy skills
• Monitor progress to enable planning
• Put together activities which will keep the children engaged throughout the day

What We Offer
At Derby Grammar School, as part of the Inspired Learning Group, you will benefit from:
• Competitive salary
• Annual salary reviews.
• Professional development and training opportunities with clear career progression.
• Generous childcare fee discounts.
• Annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme.
• Access to a health care plan, covering a wide range of healthcare benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Participation in Inspired Learning Group’s Manager forums, sharing best practices across schools and nurseries.

Why Join Us?
This is your chance to play a key role in our exciting new nursery. With the support of Derby Grammar School and the Inspired Learning Group, you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally, lead a fantastic team, and make a positive impact in young children’s lives.

If you are an experienced or newly qualified practitioner ready to take on a rewarding new challenge, we look forward to your application.

Apply Now, to apply please click here https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000982

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Derby Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)