Early Years Practitioner NVQ 2 or equivalent in Child Care or Early Years

16 hours per week over 4 days (Mon and Wed 9AM – 3 PM, Thurs 12.30PM – 2.30PM and  Friday 9AM – 12PM) 

Term time only (39 Weeks) 

Fixed Term Contract for 1 year 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Children’s Centre at Granard Primary School in Putney.  We have a friendly, supportive team of staff and wonderful community spirit that celebrates our diverse population.  We are looking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner, with at least 1 years’ experience, who would enjoy the challenge of working at our Children’s Centre to provide high quality care and support to children aged 0-5 years and their families.   

We offer a wide range of sessions and services including come and play, parenting courses, adult learning, one to one support and health advice.  This position would ideally suit an energetic, resilient individual who has a passion for working with young children.  You will need to be proactive and creative in supporting and engaging the children.   A working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage is essential, with a can do and enthusiastic attitude.    

Experience of planning, observing and recording children’s achievements, proven skills in positive behaviour management and working in partnership with parents is a necessity.  

The Children’s Centre is open from Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4.30 p.m., for 48 weeks of the year.

The right candidate must have excellent spoken and written English.  English and Maths GCSE grade A*-C, or equivalent, essential. Candidates selected for interview must bring evidence of their qualifications with them. 

For the right candidate, we can offer:

• a dedicated Leadership Team  
• excellent CPD opportunities to develop you professionally, with regular coaching, mentoring, modelling and positive feedback in a supportive learning community 
• many and varied opportunities to foster your passions and talents 
• manageable workloads and achievable deadlines

We are looking for a candidate who:

• is enthusiastic and ambitious 
• is able to challenge, inspire and motivate 
• has a strong commitment to the Children’s Centre improvement 
• has high expectations and is committed to raising standards 
• is a committed team member

If you are interested in joining our friendly and hardworking Children’s Centre team to help us to build upon our continuing success, please contact the office.  Visits to the Children’s Centre are strongly recommended.  To arrange a visit or for further information please telephone Julia Nkosi on 020 8785 1512.  

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. 

Alternatively an application pack can be found on the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/  

For any further details or an application pack please contact the school.   

Completed application should be returned via email to kim.humphreys@granard.wandsworth.sch.uk or post.

Closing date:  05 October 2018 (at noon)

Interviews: 10 October 2018  

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 a DBS check.  

CVs are not accepted.