We are seeking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner to join our King Edward Road Nursery Team. This is a fixed term contract of 12 months to cover maternity leave. This contract will be 28.5 hours per week split over 3 days per week, working all year round.
Experience of working within an nursery setting is desirable but not essential as training can be provided by our friendly and supportive team.
Beacon Education is a group of like-minded schools that share common values and always put children at the centre of our thinking. Our family of academies work together to promote high academic standards and the development of good character
This position will be offered to the successful candidate subject to references and obtaining the necessary clearances.
Beacon Education adheres to Safer Recruitment procedures and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position