Role: Senior Early Years Educator Location: Studley Infants’ School Salary: £24,864-£26,596 (based on working 39 weeks a year) Hours: 8.30am-4pm Working weeks: 39 Days a week: Monday-Friday Closing date: Midday 13th June 2025 Anticipated start date: 1st September 2025 Contract Type: Permanent Studley Infants’ School is a part of the Arden Forest C of E MAT, a community of schools who strive to give all of our children the hope and aspiration to achieve their full personal and academic potential and to “Inspire Educational Excellence in Everyone”. Please click here to find out more about our visions and values. Studley Infants’ School is looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and committed Senior Early Years Educator for their thriving nursery. Could you be our Nursery Champion? Do you wish to work in a school that values early childhood? Do you like being part of a supportive and committed team? If yes, please read on! Senior Early Years Educator at Studley Infants School Nursery You will be responsible for: • Working with other early years educators, leading learning and ensuring provision is high quality • Following the Safeguarding requirements to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children • A key group of children, including assessment, planning and reporting. • Communicating effectively with parents/carers and building a successful working relationship. • Contributing to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children What skills and experience we are looking for We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Educator who possesses: • A thorough understanding of early childhood education, demonstrating the ability to inspire and nurture young learners. • An appreciation of the vital role that early education plays in a child’s development and future learning. • Recognition of the importance of establishing secure relationships with children, fostering a supportive and loving environment. • A strong ability to work collaboratively as part of a committed team. • Resilience and flexibility to adapt to the dynamic needs of our children and the school community. • Skilled and experienced in providing high-quality early years education and care. • Displaying commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people. What we offer: At Studley Infants' School, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and engaging environment for both our children and team. We offer: • A strong focus on supporting wellbeing, recognising its vital importance in a successful educational setting. • A committed and experienced team that values collaboration and shared success. • The support of the wider school community, as well as our Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). • Access to high-quality early learning spaces that are conducive to fostering creativity and growth among our pupils. Join us at Studley Infants' School and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our youngest learners! To apply, please read the attached job description and person spec and then complete the attached application form, including a supporting statement that outlines how you meet each of the criteria set out in the person specification. Please return the application form to the school office FAO Beccy Merritt on: admin2055@we-learn.com by midday on Friday 13th June 2025. Visits are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a time slot please email the school on admin2055@we-learn.com. Studley Infants’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If shortlisted we will take up references prior to interview and will complete an online check. Shortlisted candidates will also need to complete a Criminal Record Self Disclosure. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Please see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide;and also https://unlock.org.uk/advice/filtering-cautions-convictions/. As this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with a Barred List check. Our preemployment process will also include Teacher Prohibition List checks, overseas checks (where applicable); proof of qualifications (as specified in the person specification); section 128 checks (for those in management roles); medical fitness checks; identity and right to work checks. Applicants for roles working with children under five years during the school day and under eight years for those working in wraparound care will also be subject to Childcare Disqualification checks. It is an offence to apply for any paid role in a school if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.