Chapel Lane Preschool - Early Years Practitioner

Chapel Lane based in the heart of Spencer’s Wood is a charity run preschool, passionate about early years’ education. Our location provides extensive opportunities for children to learn, play and explore.

The successful applicant will join an experienced and friendly team providing a safe and secure environment enabling learning opportunities through play for children aged 2 to 5 years.

This is a term time role, and the hours will be 35 hours per week working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm.

Reports to: Pre-School Manager (and Deputy Manager in the absence of the Pre-School Manager)

Reports (Direct and Indirect): Responsible for a group of key children.

Education & Experience

• NNEB/NVQ3 or equivalent

• Good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection, Health and Safety, Food Safety and Confidentiality preferred.

Personal Skills 

• A strong passion and enthusiasm for children’s learning and development.

• Ability to work independently and follow direction from team leaders.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to confidently use an e-learning journey system (system training will be given)
• Dependable and energetic with a real enthusiasm for your work – you enjoy what you are do and are ready to work as part of a motivated team. 

This position requires the individual to be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.