Position Overview & Specifications

Job Description: EYFS Practitioner, Pre-School

Widford Lodge Pre-school are looking for a friendly, caring person to join our team to start from 2nd May 2023. This position is full-time and for a fixed term to 11th July 2024, covering maternity leave, and will be over five days a week. There is a probability that this role will become a permanent role.

Applications must be made on the application form available from the school's website www.widfordlodge.co.uk

Job Purpose:

The Pre-School Practitioner is responsible to the School Proprietor, Headteacher and Head of Pre-School.

Reporting to:

Head of Pre-school

Duties:

Duties will include:

The planning and preparation of activities, to meet children's individual needs. Observing and assessing key children. Maintaining development records.
Keeping online learning journeys for each pupil
Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment.
Positive management of children's behaviour.
Supervision of snack and lunch times.
The care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs. Contribute to the maintenance of pupils' safety and security.
Liaising with parents ensuring effective communication within the Pre-School.
Participating in Parents’ Evenings and report writing.
Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background.
Adhering to the school’s policies and procedures. Maintaining confidentiality in the Pre-School.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Working as part of a team.
Providing a good role model.
Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.

Support for the school

Attending staff meetings.
Reviewing and developing their own professional practice.
Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the school Proprietor, Head teacher and Pre-School Supervisor.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 15 months

Salary: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year

Benefits: