Early Years Teacher/SENCO

Ethelred, rated Outstanding since 2004, is a popular, inclusive local school in the Kennington area serving a richly diverse community. We moved into our lovely new building in September 2018 and over the past two years have expanded our provision for two year-old children. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a teacher with a passion for early years and an ability to work with an established team to create a child-centred, challenging and happy learning environment for all children. We are also looking for someone who is currently a SENCO with early years experience. For the right candidate there may be an opportunity for an additional payment with additional responsibility, along with a possible opportunity for future progression within the federation. We are five successful Lambeth Nursery Schools with Children’s Centres; you will join a supportive team who work closely to provide excellent early years education and support young children and their families.

Are you:

• A highly committed, enthusiastic, reflective and creative practitioner, able to inspire learning through exciting, high quality education and care for all young children.
• Able to effectively support young children and their families from a diverse ethnic and social background.
• Keen to develop your knowledge and practice.
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively with both school and children’s centre practitioners.
• Looking for a transition into a leadership role.

Experience:

• Working in a nursery or primary school/early years setting delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
• As a SENCO with some early years experience
• Experience and/or knowledge of working with 2 year olds

Further information:

Visits to Ethelred Nursery School will take place during the week commencing: 19th Apr 2021 Visits are strongly recommended, call Sarah Ros to make an appointment on 020 7582 9711. Please note the school is closed from 1st April to 16th April for the Easter break, emails will be monitored during this period.

Closing date for applications: Noon, Monday 26th April 2021

Shortlisting: Tuesday 27th April 2021

*Observations at candidates settings: Week commencing 3rd May 2021

Interviews to take place on: Week commencing 10th May 2021

To obtain further information and a recruitment pack including a Job Description and Person Specification, please see Teach Lambeth website or email admin@ethelred-school.org.uk. You will be expected to complete an application form and attend an interview. *We hope to observe candidates in their own setting where possible.

How to apply:

Please send your completed application form to admin@ethelred-school.org.uk or post to: Cathy Byrne at Ethelred Nursery School, 1 Gundulf Street, London SE11 6BG.

Lambeth Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs. Applicants will be required to declare that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all.