Pre-school Leader

PRE-SCHOOL LEADER (MATERNITY COVER) AT THE BLUECOAT SCHOOL

Salary: Grade 8, Point 19-24 (£25,654.03 - £28,451.45) Actual Salary

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus 5 days)

We currently have a vacancy for a passionate, creative Pre-School Leader who thrives on supporting pre-school children reach their potential at The Bluecoat School. You will work under the direction of the Headteacher, to enable access to learning for pre-school children ensuring the national standard for childcare is met.

The Opportunity

• Join a friendly, support team to provide high-quality education and care for preschool children.
• Provide a safe, inclusive setting for our children.
• Supervise staff daily to monitor the quality of teaching.
• Responsible for the curriculum planning and monitoring the effectiveness.

The ideal candidate

• Holds an NVQ/Level 3 in childcare of equivalent qualification.
• English and Maths GCE at Grades A*-C (9-4) or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Early Years setting
• Understands how children learn.
• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident.
• The ability to work collaboratively with parents, carers, colleagues and third parties.

Benefits of working for us include: 

• Free on-site parking         
• Eyecare vouchers         
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support  
• Cycle to work scheme         
• Free tea and coffee making facilities        
• Generous sick pay and annual leave 

The Bluecoat School has always been at the centre of our community, and it continues to be so. We value every member of our community celebrating our differences and recognising these differences help us to grow and support each other. We pride ourselves on our inclusivity, aspirations, and ambition for all our children. At The Bluecoat School, every voice is important and matters; every voice is heard and every new voice which joins us, strengthens our community.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. 

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk 

For more information about the role please download the applicant information pack below.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th April at 9:00am.

Interview date: Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.