Job Description
Children’s Centre Early Years Education Worker
Required for July 2023
Salary Grade Range: Scale 5, £29,364.00 - £30,852.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week AYR
Hargrave Park School is a one and a half form entry primary school with Children's Centre facilities situated in the heart of Archway.
Our school motto is We Aim High.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Scale 5 Early Years Education Worker to work in our Children’s Centre.
Hargrave Park Children’s Centre provides Childcare and Early Years Education for 9 fte babies and 28 fte toddlers from 6 months to three years and is open 49 weeks per year, with the vast majority of the children moving into our school Early Years Foundation Stage. The Children’s Centre provides an environment that is inviting, stimulating and safe, where children can develop independence and enjoy learning experiences both indoors and in our outdoor areas.
As a scale 5 Early Years Education worker you will be responsible for supporting and working closely with our Under 3s Phase Lead, and Assistant Headteacher for EYFS and KS1. You will assist in the daily running of the Children’s Centre and educational activities. You will also play a key part in providing a positive and secure relationship for your children and their families, whilst playing a significant role in daily care and development of each child.
We have high aspirations for our children and believe strongly that an enriched and creative curriculum, together with a high quality environment, is the key to driving and sustaining our rapidly improving achievement. If you have a strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for babies and young children and are passionate about supporting them to reach their full potential, we want to hear from you.
We place a high value on the professional development of our staff. Investing in our people has enabled us to improve children’s outcomes and grow future school leaders.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.
Please contact our School Business Manager, Lacka Rathore on 020 7272 3989 to arrange a school tour and meet with the Under 3s Phase Lead, Christina Partridge.
Closing Date: - 22nd June 2023, 9am
Interviews: - w/c 26th June 2023
How to apply:
To apply for this post, please visit: http://islington.trac.jobs/job/v5376737
If you need assistance, please email HR Team atschoolsrecruitment@islington.gov.ukquoting job referenceHAR/1445. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school directly. Please note CVs are not accepted in line with Safer Recruitment practices
Hargrave Park is committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to DBS checks and excellent references. In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.