Nursery/Early Years Practitioners

Description

Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.

About Cognita

Cognita is an extraordinary family of diverse yet connected schools, spanning sixteen different countries. We share one common purpose: to create an inspiring world of education that builds self-belief and empowers individuals to succeed. A global leader in independent education with over 100 schools in Europe, Latin America, North America, Middle East and Asia, we offer excellent professional development as well as outstanding networking and career opportunities.

About the School - Downsend

Downsend is an innovative and forward-thinking independent school, with a new vision; to inspire a generation to embrace the future, shaping incredible people who will make change in our world.

At Downsend, we prepare our young people for the future with a creative and problem-solving approach. We think big, we celebrate innovation, and we never hold back.

We are delighted to announce that all four schools in the Downsend family have been judged to be 'excellent in all areas' by the Independent School Inspectorate.

About the Role

We are seeking level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our expanding Nursery at Downsend School. You will ideally be experienced working with under 2s, to join our fantastic, supportive school and to help us shape and create our new 0-2 provision

The roles we have available are: 

• A full time 52 week position 
• A Term-Time role (34.8 Weeks) 
• Early Years Teaching Assistant

The roles are 5 days a week, with hours to be confirmed but within 7.45am until 6.00pm daily to ensure cover for our wraparound care. 

Hours can be negotiated but do need to include an early start and/or late finish. Part-time work applications (either 2 or 3 days a week) are welcomed.

What you will be doing:

You will be joining the team as an Early Years Practitioner to assist in the preparation and delivery of high quality education in a safe and caring environment, including serving pupils refreshments, reading with children, planning and delivering high quality learning activities and environments.

• Supporting a learning culture that encourages pupils to foster a love of learning. Showing compassion, empathy and due diligence to all pupil's safety and wellbeing.
• Creating stimulating learning environments, both inside and outside the classroom, that enable children to make excellent progress.
• Working with the nursery leaders and all early Years Practitioners to plan, prepare, deliver exciting and engaging activities within one of the two nursery age ranges.
• Using assessments of key children to feed into the planning in the classroom. Identifying key children's needs and setting realistic and challenging next steps that are shared with parents every half term
• TERM TIME - PART TIME - FULL TIME - PERMANENT
• If you are interested in joining the team on a bank staff basis please email our recruitment team for further information stating the hours you would like.

Who we are looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 or above
• Experience of working in a Nursery or School setting
• Knowledge and understanding of current EYFS framework for teaching and assessment
• Able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of data protection and confidentiality within the nursery setting
• Competent in using ICT in the classroom and for everyday activities such as email.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal

Additional information

• Small class sizes
• Shared planning within the year group
• Happy, confident, engaged pupils
• Supportive colleagues
• Delicious, complimentary meals 
• Incredible outdoor learning spaces
• Professional Development (including further Apprenticeships etc)

How to Apply

Please submit a completed Application Form/CV to Emma at recruitment@cognita.com before the closing date 13th March 2024. 

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.

Applicants who have not heard from the school by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.