About this Role

Would you like to be part of an inspiring team who genuinely make a difference every day? Are you passionate about working with children in Early Years? Are you able to put children’s learning and well-being at the forefront of everything you do?  At Elmtree we pride ourselves as being a caring and happy place of learning where all children feel safe and secure.  We are an inclusive school where we strive to give every child a memorable and exciting start to their life long journey of learning. 

We are looking for an experienced Early Years Practitioner who has managed or experience in Leading a Nursery.  The role is 34 hours per week (term time + inset days) on a permanent contract.  The salary is Bucks Pay 3 band, but this may be negotiable in line with previous experience.  This position is to start ASAP.

We can offer you:

•           A highly supportive team, committed to raising standards in a welcoming environment
•           A school with a clear vision for the future
•           An amazing sense of community across parents, volunteers and all stakeholders
•           A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and teamwork
•           Opportunities for professional development

We are looking for a Nursery Lead who:

•         Has an NVQ3 in Early Years Childcare or higher (Essential)
•         Has experience of working in Early years  and has a good knowledge of the EYFS Framework (Essential)
  
•         Has managed or has experience of leading in a Nursery (Essential).
•          Plan, share and teach well structured EYFS Activities.
•         Is a confident practitioner who demonstrates oustanding practice and high expectations of  achievement and behaviour
•         Is able to communicately effectively with children, parents and staff
•         Is enthusiastic, energetic, hardworking and resilient
•         Is well-organised
•         Is a good team player
•         Has a fun, positive approach to life
•         Has a clear passion for Early Years

         Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Further information about our school can be found on our Website:

www.elmtreeschoolandnursery.co.uk 

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the details below.

Tel No: 01494 771474 Email: office@elm.odbst.org

Elmtree infant and Nursery School is part of the Oxford Diocesan Bucks School Trust.

Elmtree Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check.

Applications must be made online through My New Term.  We reserve the right to appoint early should a suitable candidate be found.