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Early Years Key Worker
Hours of work: 32.50 hours per week, 39 working weeks per year
Salary Banding: Band 1 of the HEARTS Pay Scale
Salary: £23,055 full-time equivalent including fringe allowance
Actual Salary: £17,205.98 per year.
Children are at the HEART of all that we do, we believe that each child deserves an education that enables them to reach their potential both academically and socially.
Hilltop Infant School are looking to recruit an Early Years Key Worker to join their friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will be experienced and enjoy working closely with the class teacher, supporting the needs of early years children.
The successful applicant will:
- provide a stimulating and safe environment for children in which they can develop to their full potential;
- supervise children in various activities;
- establish positive relationships with children and their parent/carer;
- promote an inclusive and acceptance for all children, including those with special needs;
- monitor and record children's activities, progress and development;
- record detailed observations; and
- sssist children with snack time, including the preparation of food, assisting with eating and clearing up.
Qualifications and experience:
- educated to a minimum level 2 in Childcare;
- achieved grade C and above in maths and English;
- child protection and safeguarding legislation and procedures;
- basic First Aid; and
- knowledge of child development.
We can offer you:
- a CPD entitlement with purposeful training;
- the opportunity to work with our lovely children and our school community;
- supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their pupils;
- a highly effective learning environment; and
- a responsive and involved leadership team.
How to apply
It is very important that the HEARTS application form is completed in full, particularly section F which refers to references. We must have the full contact details of two referees, including their name, address, telephone number and email address. Please note that we will write to the Headteacher for all education references. CV's and incomplete application forms will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we have enough applications to shortlist, therefore we advise that you do not delay applying.
Why choose HEARTS Academy Trust as your new employer?
The HEARTS way of working is based on our values of happiness, self-esteem, achievement, respect and responsibility, truth and service, all of which are embedded within each of our schools.
We offer an excellent CPD entitlement with purposeful training, including trust-wide twilights throughout the year, a two-week October half term, supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their pupils, a highly effective learning environment, a responsive and involved leadership team, a trust with a highly positive culture that supports all staff; mental health, workload and wellbeing are at the forefront of our vision and values, access to our trust counsellor and network of Mental Health and Wellbeing champions and flexible working including home working.
HEARTS Academy Trust offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package to all colleagues, including but not limited to:
- pension schemes (LGPS/TPS);
- professional development opportunities;
- access to our trust Counsellor; and
- additional weeks leave during October.
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset, we strive to create a positive and supportive work environment that rewards hard work and dedication. Join our team and enjoy the many benefits that HEARTS Academy Trust has to offer. HEARTS Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. For this reason, all application forms are anonymised before shortlisting takes place to ensure applicants are considered only on the relevant qualifications, skills and experience that are profiled on the application form and personal statement.
If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact recruitment@heartsacademy.uk / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.
Information about the School
Hilltop Infant School is an outstanding school that has children at the heart. We are well served by transport links and are close to major road networks.
Hilltop Infant School is part of the HEARTS Academy Trust, a trust of local schools that has the values of happiness, achievement, self-esteem, respect & responsibility, truth, spirituality & service. The trust is truly innovative and rewards outstanding staff for outstanding outcomes. The school calendar consists of 184 contact time with pupils, 5 non-pupil days and the equivalent of 6 days of high quality continuous professional development.
The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trusts Child Protection Policy is available on our website:- https://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/policies
We can offer you:
- an excellent CPD entitlement with purposeful training, including trust-wide twilights throughout the year
a two-week October half-term
supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their pupils
a highly effective learning environment
a responsive and involved leadership team
the HEARTS four-day face-to-face teaching week model whereby all teachers in the trust receive 20% non-contact time. This goes above and beyond the national entitlement of 10% PPA.
a school with a highly positive culture that supports all staff; mental health, workload and wellbeing are at the forefront of our vision and values
access to our school counsellor and network of Mental Health and Wellbeing champions
For further information about the HEARTS Academy Trust including recruitment and HR policies, please visit our website at www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk