Vacancies

Preschool Practitioner

We are looking to recruit an Early Years Practitioner, for our successful preschool at Wellow Primary School near Romsey.

Hours: 33 hours per week over 4 days, term time only,

Monday 8am – 5pm

Tuesday 8am – 6pm

Wednesday 8am – 4pm

Friday 8am – 6pm

Our teacher led, term time only facility takes children from 2-4 years, and is set within Wellow Primary School itself, enjoying the same attractive grounds and facilities.

You will be responsible for supporting our small and friendly team in ensuring that all children receive stimulating play experiences and interactions appropriate to their age, stage of development and individual needs.
You must have excellent people and communication skills as you will liaise with parents, staff across the school and other professionals from outside agencies.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and committed team who work well together and for each other.

The successful candidates will:

Be trained to at least NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and education (or equivalent)
Have obtained English qualifications to GCSE Grade 4/C, or their equivalent.
Be committed to the highest possible levels of achievement for every pupil
Be cheerful, flexible and approachable
Show initiative within the role and have good time management skills
Be a hard-working team player in order to support the growth and development of the children in our care.
Have the patience and imagination to encourage children to build on their skills.
Have some understanding and experience with children.

We can offer:
• The chance to be a part of a highly-skilled and friendly team in a 2-11years school
• The opportunity to develop own skills and experience in all aspects of Early Years child care
• Training and CPD opportunities together with a supportive and dedicated team
• Sick pay and a pension scheme

Application Procedure

Applications should be on University of Winchester Academy Trust application form and individual CV’s will not be accepted. If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.

For an informal conversation about the post or to arrange to meet our Headteacher, Bethan Larcombe, please contact the school office at schooloffice@wellow.UWINAT.co.uk

Completed application forms should be returned by the closing date FAO Bethan Larcombe, Headteacher via email at the above address. Alternatively, a paper copy sent to Wellow Primary School, Romsey Road, Wellow, Romsey.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools

We currently do not use AI tools in our recruitment processes; however, we understand that you may choose to use AI tools to help you with your application.

If you do, please remember:

· AI-generated answers can often be generic and impersonal, which may not accurately reflect your qualifications, skills, and experiences

· AI-generated applications may lack the personal touch that human-written applications have, this may make you seem less engaged or interested

· Ensure the information provided genuinely represents your own voice and experience

· You must not provide false or misleading information

· If you rely too heavily on AI you might not develop the necessary skills to communicate your experiences and qualifications effectively in interviews or other stages of the hiring process. This may make you come across to the interviewer as a different person to the one that wrote the application form, and you may not be successful in the interview.

Safer Recruitment Statement

The University of Winchester Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Candidates that are shortlisted will be subject to an online check. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks, including Children’s Barred List. Prior to interview, an online search will be carried out on information that is publicly available as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.