Early Years Practitioner - full or part time

Job summary

NEW NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL BUILDING

Please fill out an application form, available on our website or email Highfield Priory School directly.

Highfield Priory is a flourishing, well established preparatory school and nursery in the Fulwood area of Preston. It was established in 1940 and has a reputation for excellence in academic subjects, sporting provision and the arts. More recently, we have established a forest school, within our school grounds which our Early Years children love to take part in.

We are currently recruiting for a Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and long-standing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a popular and high performing nursery.

The Early Years provision is an important and integral part of the school. The latest ISI report in October 2023 judged the quality and standard of care and education to be Strengths in all areas.

The candidate must have 2 years experience of working within the EYFS (0 – 5 years). An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Candidates should have knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures.

Due to expansion in our requirements we are looking to recruit a Early Years Practitioner Level 3 to work full-time.

Do you have a kind, friendly and enthusiastic nature?

Then we need you to join the Highfield Priory School Early Years Team!

The successful candidate must be passionate about the job and committed to extremely high standards of childcare and early learning.

In return we offer all staff who work at Highfield Priory School the following additional benefits: a contributory pension scheme, Medicash Wellness Programme, free parking and access to a childcare voucher scheme, reduced fees for children aged 2 and above, additional days holiday and finally all staff have the option to enjoy a freshly prepared lunch with the compliments of the school.

Please note a full application form with a full employment history must be provided, CV's alone will not be accepted.

Successful applicants will be required to attend an interview, on a date to be agreed.

The hours are 40 hours each week over 5 days. Part time also considered.