Foundation Stage Practitioner

Salary: £24,232 pro rata for term time only
Contract type: Permanent 
Working pattern: Full-time or Part-time

Closing date: Friday 16 February 2024 16:00
Interview date: W/c 26 February 2024

How to apply: Application package can be downloaded from our website: www.sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk under the vacancies tab

All applicants should complete the relevant forms alongside the application form and return them to admin@sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk

Who to contact if you have a query: Admin@sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk 

Sacred Heart School is a Catholic school and the Governors and Headteacher expect that all staff will support the Catholic ethos of the school and work within the spirit of the school’s Mission Statement.
JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT EYFS

JOB TITLE Foundation Stage Practitioner (qualified) to Level 3

RESPONSIBLE TO Early Years Co-ordinator, Head Teacher

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB To work effectively as part of the Foundation Stage team, providing a stimulating and caring environment for our Nursery and Reception children. To support team members to provide a high standard of care and education. To work within the requirements of the EYFS. This role may include working within the School’s After School provision and Holiday Club.
 

Main Functions

• To plan, prepare and participate in a range of activities that promote each child’s physical, intellectual and emotional needs to enable them to reach their full potential.
• To be involved in setting up the Foundation Stage rooms in the morning and tidying them up at the end of the day.
• To implement activities which encourage linguistic and social interaction between the children and their carers.
• To be a key worker for a group of children by observing, monitoring and recording each individual’s development.
• To attend parents evenings/open days as required.
• To communicate with parents/carers about the day to day needs of the children by fostering parental involvement and encouraging positive parenting skills.
• To promote the philosophy of ‘learning through play’.
• To help children acquire self-help skills including dressing, feeding, toilet training and an awareness of personal hygiene.
• To attend staff and team meetings as appropriate.
• To help ensure that the setting meets safety and hygiene requirements and to report any issues to a senior member of staff.
• To contribute to general safeguarding of all pupils.
• To be aware of and comply with the School’s Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy, Confidentiality Procedures and other School Policies.
• To keep up to date with developments in childcare and education through regular training as appropriate.
• To maintain records and documentation that comply with statutory requirements.
• To ensure that everyone is treated as an individual with respect and full consideration, in line with the School’s Code of Conduct.

See attached Job Description and Person Specification