Location
Blackpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom
Job description
We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner at Thames Primary Academy & Nursery who can help give our children the best possible start in their early years.
At Thames we have children firmly at the heart of all that we do. 💜
Our nursery is an integral part of our Primary Academy. We have a 20 place 2-3 room and a 40 place preschool room. Each room is led by an experienced room leader, supported by 3-4 nursery practitioners and welfare staff who support over lunchtime. Our reception teacher is the Early Years Leader and the majority of children feed through to our Reception classes when they start school. We have a safeguarding lead who works over the whole site, an Early Years SEND team supporting children with additional needs and a nursery administrator who manages admissions, fees, parent contact and attendance.
Our nursery is a place where children flourish and grow because they:
-Have a strong sense of belonging
-Feel safe and secure and are nurtured and supported
-Are motivated and praised for both their effort and achievement
-Can make mistakes and see them as learning opportunities
-Have access to an exciting EYFS curriculum that is tailored to meet their need
-Can learn in a setting which is state of the art and exceptionally well resourced
We are looking for someone who can:
-As part of a professional team, assist in working with children on their education and social development and provide a high quality of care.
-Effectively communicate with early years pupils to encourage social, educational and physical development and acceptable behaviour.
-Contribute to the planning of activities for the session, day or week.
-Lead in the practical learning and play activities of individuals or groups of children.
-Conduct all activities in a professional manner at all times.
What we can offer you:
-A competitive salary and pension plan
-A commitment to promoting staff wellbeing by providing certainty, fairness and consistency in the treatment of all employees
-A supportive and skilled staff team
-A broad range of internal and external CPD opportunities-
-A chromebook laptop for personal and professional use
-Access to an Employee Assistance Programme(EAP), delivered by Health Assured
-This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful primary academy within the ATC (Achievement Through Collaboration) Multi Academy Trust.
If you want to make a difference, with unconditional support in a professional and forward thinking environment, we would love to hear from you!
In your application please indicate in your supporting letter how your skills, experience, and beliefs align with ours.
Closing date: 9.00 am Friday 5th April 2024
Interview Date: Friday: To be confirmed
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: Grade C SCP 5-6 FTE £23,500 - £23,893 per annum, pro rata salary £18,199 - £18,503
Location: Thames Primary Academy, Severn Road, South Shore, Blackpool FY4 1EE
Contract type: Part-time 33.5 hours per week, Term Time Only +1 week
Contract term: Permanent
Safeguarding Information
Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our children and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.
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£18.2k per annum
