Early Childhood Educator

St Richard’s VC Academy are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and highly motivated Early Childhood Educator. We are a forward-thinking, caring and, most important of all, a happy school where pupils of all abilities and social backgrounds achieve. Our children are at the heart of everything we do and all the decisions we make. 37 hours per week - term time only - plus 5 additional days We require an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced individual to undertake the role of Early Year Educator within our dedicated early years team. Candidates need to demonstrate good to outstanding practices, will need to be organised, proactive and have the ability to develop good relationships with staff, children and parents in the school. Be able to plan, resources and deliver a wide range of creative and enjoyable inside and outside activities in relation to the EYFS framework and make appropriate assessments. In addition to this you will be expected to ensure a secure, stimulating and welcoming Teaching and Learning environment which includes proactively safeguarding the needs of all children. We are looking to appoint someone who: can establish productive working relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations is confident establishing relationships with families and being a supportive presence in their lives is kind, caring, energetic and enthusiastic encourages pupils to interact with others and engage all children in learning activities led by the teacher has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working within a supportive team is well organised, flexible and creative is willing to participate fully in ensuring inclusion of all children. uses their initiative to ensure the best possible support for pupils and families is keen to continue to develop professionally What we offer: a school committed to developing each child as an individual to their full potential happy children who are eager to learn a commitment to quality professional development for all the opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive and caring team Why Work With Us? We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, finances, and career development: Cycle to Work Scheme Access to Trust gym at St Mary’s College Discounted local leisure and sports facilities Employee assistance programme, counselling, and wellbeing support Free on-site parking Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Pension Scheme with employee contributions Shared Cost AVC Scheme for tax-efficient pension savings Free access to My Money Matters financial wellbeing platform Optional contributory healthcare scheme We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust ch