Qualified Early Years Practitioner

About us

Lympstone Pre School is a long-established setting, based in the heart of Lympstone Village, East Devon. We are run and led by a committee and a dedicated team of 17 employed staff and we have an exciting opportunity for someone new to join our amazing team.

We are open 51 weeks of the year (closed Christmas and bank holidays) and also provide the wraparound care for the village primary school, so the role will not only involve working with early years but children from 4-11 years.

What we are looking for

• Hold a full and relevant qualification in Early Years education.
• Will be passionate about inspiring awe and wonder in the children that we care for, and have a love for the outdoors.
• Able to work as part as a team.
• Able to ensure all necessary day-to-day duties are fulfilled such as maintaining cleanliness and preparing rooms.
• An understanding of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage Framework)
• Good communication skills.
• Have knowledge or show interest in the curiosity approach as we are predominately child led.
• Able to work between the hours of 7:30am - 6pm Monday - Friday

The position will be working a minimum of 30 hours a week on termly rota, term time only. Flexibility is essential

What we offer

• We offer a good rate of pay
• Opportunity for career progression
• 50% off childcare
• Free childcare if you are covering sickness or holiday
• Access to Blue light discount
• Free vocational qualifications

Lympstone Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and other relevant safer recruitment checks.

If you think you are the right person for this position please contact [email protected] to request our Recruitment pack

Pay: From £13.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Please give your reasons why you have applied for a job in Early years?
• Are you able to commit to be able to work between the hours of 7:30am -6pm

Work Location: In person