Level 2 Nursery Assistant (full and part time opportunities)

An exciting opportunity join us as a Level 2 Nursery Assistant in our School   

Your Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and caring Level 2 Nursery Assistant to work full time basis.  Applicants must have Level 2 full and relevant qualification in Childcare and previous experience within a Nursery setting is essential.

What we are looking for

• A Level 2 Nursery Assistant who is passionate, enthusiastic and committed to the educational development of children and can help build the foundations to a fulfilled and varied educational offering.  

• Committed to ensuring that all children achieve their very best 

• Able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community 

• Able to challenge children to achieve beyond their expectations 

• Able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our children and support them in becoming lifelong learners 

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

About Lightwater Village School

Our school stands at the heart of the village community of Lightwater. We offer an outstanding start to education for children from 4 to 7 years old, consistently achieving excellence, yet also engaging children in imaginative and exciting themes whereby learning comes alive.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Lightwater Village School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Hammond, Springfield, Cordwalles, Pine Ridge and Lorraine. 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.

Why work at Lightwater Village School?

• A well supported and vibrant learning environment with an emphasis on high levels of achievement
• High expectations, yet caring ethos which focuses on the development of the whole child
• A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF schools
• Recognition of previous school continuous service
• Excellent staff CPD opportunities

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 16,000 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
• Career pathways and talent management
• 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 £21,544 per annum. Pro rata salary dependent on hours worked.

Grade: Associate 2 Pay Scale

Hours of work: to be discussed, over 39 working weeks (term time plus insets). Please indicate on your application what hours and working days you are interested in working.

Contract: Part Time/Full Time. 

Closing Date for Applications: 21st June 2024

Interview Date: week commencing 1st July 2024

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.