Early Years Practitioner (Part Time / Full Time)

1 x Full Time/1 x Part Time roles available - please state clearly in your application which position you would like to be considered for.

The School

Rolfe’s Nursery School is an Ofsted Outstanding nursery school based in Notting Hill, London. Part of the Alpha Plus Group, we provide a Gold Standard education, preparing children for entry to prestigious London preparatory schools.

Our reputation is founded on our high standards and quality facilities, but also on the warm atmosphere throughout the nursery school. Our teachers are enthusiastic, caring and teach children a wide range of additional specialist subjects – such as drama, science, music, gym, French, ballet and art appreciation classes.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our team.

Alpha Plus Group

The Alpha Plus Group - formerly Davies, Laing and Dick Education Group - was founded in 1931 and currently comprises independent schools and colleges. The schools and colleges within the group have developed a longstanding reputation for delivering premium quality education. Alpha Plus Group, owned by Delancey's DV4 fund, creates centres of educational excellence in our schools and Colleges.

Centres of 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.

The Role

This is a class-based position and will involve but is not restricted to the following: 

• Teaching all areas of the foundation stage as per the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Taking on a responsibility for a whole school initiative, e.g. SEND provision or Expressive Arts.
• Being responsible for your own group of ‘Key Children’.
• Making observations, assessments and recordings of children's development.
• Planning activities in response to children’s next steps.
• Maintaining an exciting and absorbing learning environment for all children in the class.
• Working in partnership with parents to secure the best possible outcomes for children.
• Commitment to continue to develop as a professional.

The role entails contributing to a high-quality caring environment for children, creating a friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities. Duties will include working with the children to meet the requirements of the EYFS framework and working as part of the team.

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and have at least three years' experience in Early Years settings. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation stage is essential, as is a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Aside from joining a motivated and cheerful team, employees enjoy a number of benefits, including:

• Alpha Plus Group Personal Pension Plan
• Laptop
• Access to EAP
• Extensive CPD opportunities, including access to free online training for over 40 courses

Safeguarding

The Alpha Plus Group and Rolfe's Nursery School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as a prospective employee you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within APG Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. This role is subject to a number of pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with Barred List clearance.

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.