Early Years Practitioner
Long Close School
Slough
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2026
Job overview
Are you passionate about giving children the very best start in life? Do you thrive in a creative, nurturing environment where every day brings new opportunities to inspire young minds?
We are delighted to offer a rare opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our warm and vibrant Early Years setting; Little Long Close. This is a rewarding role where you will play a key part in supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing during their most formative years.
You will help create a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment, delivering imaginative activities that spark curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
Safeguarding Commitment
Long Close School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Long Close School
Long Close School is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year. Throughout our history, we have cherished a close-knit family community, where we ensure no more than 15 students in any class, fostering extremely strong relationships between students and teachers. Our bespoke, skills-first approach to academic excellence prepares students to thrive in the rapidly evolving 21st-century world.
For 85 years, PEGASUS has been our steadfast motif. This majestic, winged horse from Greek mythology represents beauty, inspiration and the pursuit of excellence. Today, PEGASUS also defines our distinctive educational philosophy, encouraging every child to altiora petimus — to soar higher without limits.
Our students are happy, confident, and well-rounded young people who love being part of the Long Close family, and we are proud to inspire the leaders of tomorrow.
Headteacher
Dr Richard Robson
Vision
Inspiring Future Leaders
Core Values
Respect, Resilience, Ambition, Kindness.
Mission
We aspire higher for all our students, with a focus on individualised learning supporting academic excellence.
ISI
‘The quality of the pupil academic and other achievements is good.’
‘Throughout the school, pupils make good and often rapid progress over time and achieve highly across the academic and extra curricular opportunities available to them.’
‘Pupils are enthusiastic learners with an excellent work ethic and desire to succeed.’
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