EYFS Practitioner

Join Our Team as an EYFS Practitioner at Kilnwood Vale Primary School!

Are you a passionate and dedicated Level 3 qualified EYFS Practitioner looking for a rewarding opportunity?

Kilnwood Vale Primary School & Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic chance to make a real difference in the early years of education, helping to nurture and inspire young learners in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you have a love for early childhood development and a commitment to providing high-quality care and learning experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

In this role, you will play a key part in providing high-quality care, education, and support to young children, helping them reach their full potential in a nurturing and stimulating environment. You will be responsible for planning engaging activities, observing and assessing children’s development, and working closely with parents, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for every child.

What we are looking for

• Passionate and Nurturing – You have a genuine love for working with young children, creating a warm and supportive environment where they can grow and flourish.
• Creative and Engaging – You can plan and deliver exciting play-based learning experiences that inspire curiosity and development.
• Observant and Reflective – You understand the importance of tracking children's progress, assessing their needs, and adapting your approach to support their individual development.
• Collaborative and Supportive – You work well as part of a team, supporting colleagues, students, and volunteers while building strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Committed to Safeguarding and Inclusion – You prioritise the well-being of every child, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment in line with EYFS and safeguarding guidelines.
• Organised and Adaptable – You are flexible in your approach, able to manage daily routines while responding to the needs of children, parents, and the wider school community.

If these qualities resonate with you, we would love to welcome you to our team!

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Kilnwood Vale Primary School

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Kilnwood Vale Primary, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model
• Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

• Start Date: 2nd Jun 2025
• Salary: GLF Associate 2 - Point 1 £22,834 to Point 16 £24,872
• Actual Salary: £18,279 to £19,911 (DOE)
• Hours of work: 33.5 hrs per week (term time only) Mon, Tues, Thurs Fri 08:30-15:30 and Weds 08:30-16:30
• Closing Date: 4 April 2025 
• Interview date: TBA