Job Introduction
Scawby Academy are seeking to appoint a permanent EYFS Practitioner for the new academic year starting in September 2025. We welcome applications from caring and enthusiastic candidates who are passionate and experienced Early Years specialists with a comprehensive understanding of how young children learn and develop. This post has arisen as our highly respected and talented post holder is moving on to pursue new adventures.
We are looking for someone who:
Will be committed to safeguarding pupils making them feel safe and cared for;
Is passionate about ensuring that every child can thrive and achieves well, enabling them to develop a ‘lifelong love of learning';
Is caring and compassionate about giving each child the best opportunities;
Has a clear knowledge of the EYFS Framework and curriculum;
Has enthusiasm and drive in developing high quality learning environments both indoor and outdoor;
NNEB, NVQ or appropriate Qualification.
In your role at our Academy, you will:
Support children's development in all aspects of the EYFS curriculum;
Record children's progress and use this as a basis for planning and improving practice and provision;
Work in partnership with parents and to value and utilise their contribution to support children's well-being, learning and development;
Develop and improve the quality and effectiveness of the EYFS by working collaboratively with the EYFS Teacher.
We can offer:
A friendly, highly talented and supportive staff team;
A well-resourced working environment;
A school community committed to raising progress and attainment;
Enthusiastic and hardworking children, who want to learn and grow;
A commitment to professional development.
We know our children love coming to school because of the wide range of visits, sporting, drama and music opportunities that they have access to during their time at Scawby Academy. We are also proud to be an OPAL school, receiving their Gold status, which affirms our commitment to engaging play and imagination for all ages of pupils.
We would welcome and encourage visits to the school so we can show you our facilities and meet our children and staff. Please contact our office to make an appointment or for any further details regarding the post.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date for applications-Thursday 22nd May 2025
Interviews to take place- Wednesday 4th June 2025
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
