Nursery Assistant Level  3

Merstham Primary, a village community school, has an exciting new opportunity for a Nursery Assistant at level 3 or above.

Your opportunity

An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen at this small village school to work within our friendly and supportive nursery team with our youngest pupils aged three years and upwards.

We are looking to appoint a committed and caring Nursery Assistant to play a key role in supporting the Nursery Lead.  You will play a central role in the children’s development and also their welfare.

About Merstham Primary

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Merstham Primary, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree 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.

 At Merstham Primary School, we want children to be confident lifelong learners. We set high expectations academically and socially and provide a nurturing environment to develop a caring attitude.

Therefore, we want our school to be a place where:

• everyone feels safe, cared for and included;
• all children are given the skills and opportunities to be independent and collaborative learners in a happy, structured, stimulating environment;
• expectations are high, both collectively and individually;
• all children are equipped with the knowledge and skills to choose a healthy, active lifestyle;
• teachers provide school days that excite, challenge and motivate each child;
• our 6 rules are simple, fair, understood and consistent;
• everyone is valued and respected regardless of gender, race, age, religion or ability;
• goals and targets are clearly defined and explained and achievements are celebrated;
• we prepare all our children for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life and equip them to achieve the highest standards possible in everything they do.

What we are looking for

• Be passionate about the education and support for children.
• Be able to develop positive relationships with young children.
• Be flexible with regard to the needs of the children and the school.
• Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour.
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Be a confident and clear communicator with parents.
• Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the child with whom you are supporting.
• Have experience of working in a nursery setting.

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.

•  Celebrating 10 years as 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 Teachers 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

Salary: FTE £22,982 -£26,532

Pro Rata: £17,849 -£20,606 

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.30 -3.00pm )

Closing date for applications -  16/04/2024

Interview date –   W/c 13th May

Contact

We welcome any informal enquiries and you can contact the school directly who will confirm arrangements.

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.