Early Years Practitioner

We are looking for an Early Years Educator to work to support the learning of children in the early years classes at Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich, including undertaking occasional class cover as directed.

About Us

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is one of East Dulwich's newest schools and is part of The Harris Federation of Schools which has an established track record of high standards. In 2017, the Academy was graded OUTSTANDING in all areas by OFSTED.

Children are at the heart of all we do. We are a happy, welcoming and inclusive school, supporting a rich diversity of families in our area. Our vision - Achieving Success Together - recognises the importance of the relationship between school and home in children's development. Parents/carers are welcome as partners in their child's education and there is a strong parent group who work hard to promote the school, raise funds and support learning.

We provide a vibrant learning environment which nurtures and supports children. Pupils are encouraged to be responsible for their learning, to grow in confidence and become independent. In recognition of the work in this area, the school received UNICEF's Rights Respecting School Award in 2017.

We offer an exciting and engaging curriculum where teachers and pupils work together to ensure high quality learning experiences that enable every pupil to achieve their very best. This includes well-structured lessons, opportunities to learn to play a musical instrument, to use new technologies, to learn outside the classroom through engaging educational visits and to learn away from home through high quality residential trips in Key Stage 2.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• In liaison with EYFS Lead and Teachers, to support children's development in all aspects of the EYFS curriculum in Nursery and Reception as required.
• To develop effective practice and ensure high quality provision for all children by reflecting on skills develop them through observation and support.
• To support practitioners by monitoring and record children's progress and using information as a basis for planning and improving practice and provision.
• To work in partnership with parents and to value and utilise parent's contribution to support children's well-being, learning and development
• Develop and improve the quality and effectiveness of the EYFS by working collaboratively with the EYFS Teachers and Phase Leader.
• Working with all stakeholders to implement the strategic vision for the Federation and promote that vision, values and ethos to Principals, pupils, staff, Governors, parents and the wider community.
• To be responsible for own professional development and be pro-active in attending relevant training opportunities.
• To develop resources in the provision as necessary.
• To be a key person to a group of children and support transitions between Nursery and Reception and other settings.
• To work in accordance with equal opportunities, developing an inclusive provision and practice to meet the need of all children and their families.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience

• Working with or caring for children of relevant age, supporting learning.
• Establishing good relationships with parents and families encouraging involvement in education.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy/literacy skills.

Attributes

• Ability to organise self.
• To be able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding academy roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
• Ability to undertake administration tasks such as registers.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults including managing difficult or conflicting situations.
• Show energy and enthusiasm to improve the learning of all students.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefitson our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.