Floreat Wandsworth are looking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and creative Level 6 Nursery Practitioner for our developing and expanding Nursery.  

Your opportunity

You will be responsible for the development and daily management of the Nursery providing a safe, caring and stimulating learning environment for children aged 2 – 5 years. You will take the lead in ensuring the academic and emotional development and attainment of of our youngest children in school.

The successful candidate will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day-to-day school life and will be committed to supporting children to achieve the very best they can through an engaging and creative curriculum.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will be:

• a Qualified Teacher / Early Years Professional Status / Early Years Teacher Status or other suitable Level 6 Qualified practitioner
• in possession of GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English
• up to date with training and knowledge of Safeguarding
• able to establish and communicate clear standards and expectations
• committed to high standards of teaching and learning
• a positive, can do attitude
• trustworthy and approachable
• passionate about the children's learning, progression and welfare.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School and Danetree Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 2nd September 2024

Salary: GLF Specialist Scale Point 7-16, £26,380 - £28,604 

Actual Salary: from £23,640 - £25,633

Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm, 37.5 hours a week, 39 weeks per year.

Closing Date: 15th July 2024

Interview date: Ongoing with shortlisted candidates

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.