Early Years Practitioner (Primary)

We are a relatively small 4–16 school, part of the Emmanuel Schools Foundation, and continuing a journey of improvement that offers great potential for rapid professional development. Reflecting our independent school heritage, we have a reduced school year of 178 days plus 3 CPD days, with an additional 12 days of holidays for staff.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to work in our Early Years provision.

To be successful, you will:

• Have a recognised Level 3 Childcare qualification
• Have a good knowledge and understanding of the principles of EYFS and the characteristics of effective learning
• Have experience in delivering phonics (preferably Read Write Inc.) to small groups
• Have a working understanding of the Early Years Framework
• Have high expectations and be a reflective practitioner
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Be able to make a positive contribution to the team
• Be creative and imaginative
• Be enthusiastic in motivating all children to reach their full potential whilst providing support and challenge
• Have the ability to engage students and to foster a love of learning
• Have energy, initiative, integrity and commitment to our vision and Christian ethos

In this role, you will work 37.5 hours a week (four 7.5-hour days, 8.00am to 4.00pm, and one 8.5-hour day, 8.00am to 5.00pm), term time only, with 30 minutes’ unpaid break/lunch.

If you believe you have the vision and commitment to work in a school which seeks to raise achievement as well as set and maintain high standards and expectations, we would like to hear from you. 

To apply, download the supporting information and application form.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 29th November 2021

Interview date: w/c 29th November 2021

Christ’s College, Sunderland (10–12 miles from Newcastle, Gateshead and Durham; fast access to the north east coastline, Northumberland and North Yorkshire national parks and major areas of natural beauty; York/Leeds/Manchester 1–2 hours; London 3½ hours). 

• Distinct, biblically Christian ethos 
• Small, 4–16 all-through school of c. 550 students; typically smaller class sizes 
• Reduced length school year of 180 teaching days plus 3 days of CPD (in addition to weekly CPD). Additional two holiday weeks are: one at Christmas and one immediately before the summer break 
• Exceptional CPD provision throughout the year, and for rapid professional development 
• Focus on character education, being part of Emmanuel Schools Foundation

Christ’s College takes its responsibility for safeguarding children very seriously and successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS, along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.