Pre-School Practitioner and Lead - Holtspur School & Pre-school
Location: Beaconsfield
Term time only
Salary Type: Buckinghamshire Pay Grade or Qualified Teacher range
Salary details: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37
Interviews to be held: Week Commencing 9th June 2025
About us
At Holtspur School our vision is High Achievement in Learning and Caring for Every Child. We aim to ensure every child knows what he or she is good at by the time they leave us so they are confident in going forward to the next stage of their education.
Holtspur School and Pre-School
Location: Beaconsfield
Are you an experienced EYFS Practitioner /teacher ready to step up into an exciting leadership role at Holtspur School?
Have you the vision, commitment and enthusiasm to help us develop and deliver the best early years provision for every child?
We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our thriving Pre-School and inspire our dedicated Early Years team. As the Pre-School Leader, you will be responsible for shaping the educational experience of our 2-4 year old children, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care and learning. We are looking for applicants who can show high levels of creativity, in terms of their educational skill set, and also inspire our children and to make a positive difference to their learning and lives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and motivate the pre-school team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Oversee the effective implementation of the EYFS curriculum, adapting it to meet the developmental needs of all children
• Monitor children's progress and implement strategies to support their learning and development
• Lead on professional development initiatives for the Early Years team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships with parents and the wider community, encouraging their involvement in school life
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding standards to create a secure and nurturing environment
We will offer:
• A welcoming, caring school where everyone is valued
• Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who are very proud of our school
• A dedicated and motivated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school and in the local community
• The full support of the Head Teacher and Governing Body for professional and leadership development.
• A recognition of the tough job that teachers do and a commitment to supporting your work life balance and your wellbeing
About you
In return, we are looking for someone who is:
• A caring teacher who has the needs of our pupils and their families at the heart of everything they do.
• A strategic leader who is up to date with current developments in teaching and learning and in the Early Years Foundation Stage from ages 2-4
and to can model and share this with staff.
• A highly effective classroom practitioner who is passionate about education who can coach and mentor other staff to enhance their practice.
• An excellent role model for staff and pupils and a source of inspiration
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to make learning irresistible, inclusive and effective
• Passionate about early years, indoor and outdoor provision and can facilitate meaningful interactions with children from2-4 to really move their
development forward.
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. Please contact the school office on 01494 674325 or bursar@holtspurschool.co.uk for more information or to arrange a visit with the Deputy Headteacher, Roseanna Orsi, which is greatly encouraged.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy without notice should a suitable candidate be successful at interview, early applications are encouraged.
Holtspur School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full vetting checks, including a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
* All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
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