Early Years Practitioner

The Role

Little Wetherby at Edge Street is a new Nursery and is now seeking a new team of Early Years Practitioners.

The purpose of this role is to deliver educational programmes to children that support their development and learning through:

a) effective planning that identifies the intent of these programmes and

b) successful implementation strategies that demonstrate excellent quality teaching.

The full Job Description and Person Specification is attached and available on the APG Careers Site which can be accessed by clicking 'Apply'.

The School

Little Wetherby at Edge Street is a new Nursery opening in September 2023 which will be part of Wetherby Kensington School. It will prepare pupils for all the Alpha Plus schools in the local area, including Wetherby School, Wetherby Kensington, Pembridge Hall and Chepstow House School. Children who attend Little Wetherby at Edge Street will enjoy priority entry to all of those schools, compatibly with their respective admission policies.

The Group

The Alpha Plus Group was founded in 1931 and currently comprises independent nurseries, schools and colleges, which have developed a longstanding reputation for delivering premium quality education. Alpha Plus Group creates centres of educational excellence. Each centre retains its own identity, with the Heads and Principals afforded significant management authority, but with the benefits of financial security, camaraderie and opportunities for sharing best practice by belonging to one of the country's leading educational groups.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Generous pension scheme with salary exchange option
• Discounted gym membership and nursery scheme
• Discounted school fees in APG schools
• Cycle to work scheme
• A supportive environment where work-life balance is important.
• A bespoke induction and training programme with built-in support and mentoring.
• A strong Staff Wellbeing Programme (Employee Assistant Programme/Staff events)

Safeguarding

Little Wetherby at Edge Street and the Alpha Plus Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employees of Little Wetherby at Edge Street are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within Alpha Plus Group Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All members of staff must undergo an enhanced DBS with Barred List clearance, be aware of and follow the Safeguarding policies and partake in training on safeguarding and personal welfare.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please click the link below for further information on employing Ex-Offenders:

Policy on employment of ex-offenders.pdf (alphaplusgroup.co.uk)

Application Process

Please click 'Apply Now' to begin your application via the Alpha Plus Careers Site. Applications should reach the school no later than Sunday 4 June 2023, 23:59.

Interviews will take place as and when suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.