Early Years Practitioner - Internal only

FIXED-TERM VACANCY FOR AN EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER AT GREAT OUSE PRIMARY ACADEMY - Internal only

Salary: Grade 5, Point 5 £3958.85 Actual Salary (FTE £23,500)

Hours of work: 7.4 Hours per week on a Monday. 38 weeks per year (term-time only)

This is a fixed-term contract until July 2024.

Start date: Required as soon as possible.

We currently have a fixed-term vacancy for a passionate, creative Early Years Practitioner who thrives on supporting pre-school children reach their potential at Great Ouse Primary Academy. You will work under the direction of the EYFS Leader, to maintain a safe and enjoyable learning environment.

The Opportunity

• Join a friendly, support team to provide high-quality appropriate play activities
• Provide a safe, inclusive setting for our children.
• Maintain a stimulating and enjoyable learning environment

The ideal candidate

• Good educational background with GCSE of equivalent in English Language
• Understands how children learn.
• NNEB, CASHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident.
• The ability to work collaboratively with parents, carers, colleagues and third parties.

Benefits of working for us include: 

• Free on-site parking         
• Eyecare vouchers         
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support  
• Cycle to work scheme         
• Free tea and coffee making facilities        
• Generous sick pay and annual leave 

Great Ouse Primary Academy is a school that thinks and dreams big for its pupils. Expectations are high for all who make up the Great Ouse Primary Academy community and these standards reflect the wonderful physical environment we have developed to enable children to flourish within and beyond the school walls. The staff at Great Ouse Primary Academy are committed to developing learners who are resilient, learners who are focused and learners who are aspirational in their goals; learners well prepared to be successful citizens of the 21st century.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. 

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk 

For more information about the role please download the applicant information pack below.

Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd April 2024 at 09:00am.

Interview date: TBC

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

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. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.