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Expert Early Years Educator

Wigan CouncilWigan, UK

28 days ago

Salary

£24,326.00–£26,411.00 yearly

Job type

Permanent

Job description

Please note the employer for this position is The QUEST Trust, not Wigan Council

Salary : QUEST Grade E, £24,326 - £26,411 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Required as soon as possible

QUEST Academy Trust is a successful and vibrant organisation that provides a caring and thoughtful quality of education across our family of schools within the Northwest region. Established in 2014, we have 5 Good Schools which include 4 primary schools, nursery settings with before-and-after school club provisions and the University Collegiate School, Bolton comprising of secondary and sixth form education.

QUEST Academy Trust educates over 1700 children and young people across its five schools and nursery provisions within the Northwest. Each of our schools are recognised individually each have their own legacy and history focused upon the educational needs of its children and community.

Expert Early Years Educator (x 3 permanent roles available)

Each role will be based at one of the following schools :

Hindley Green Community Primary School
Hindley Green Community Primary School (Nursery)
St Peter’s C. of E. Primary School, Hindley
St John’s C. of E. Primary School, Hindley
St John’s C. of E. Primary School, Abram

Join our dedicated team of Early Years professionals at QUEST (A Church of England Schools Trust). As an Expert Early Years Educator, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality learning and teaching in the Early Years.

The main purpose of the role within the QUEST (A Church of England Schools Trust) is to work under the instruction and direction of senior managers and teaching staff to support the delivery of high-quality learning and teaching in the early years. The role is crucial in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating educational environment for children, both indoors and outdoors, and in supporting the planning and delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

Essential Requirements :

Relevant early years qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent);

Experience working with children in an early years setting;

Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and its implementation;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Desirable Qualities :

Passion for early years education and a commitment to supporting children's development;

Creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning; and

Willingness to participate in continuous professional development.

Why Join QUEST?

Wellness Day - An additional day leave for you to spend time on your own wellness a day to rest and recuperate, bringing your best selves back to work;

Family Friendly Policies;

Comprehensive CPD opportunities across Quest;

Pension scheme; and

Cycle to work scheme.

Please refer to our Employee Benefits brochure for further details)

Apply now and join our vibrant community of dedicated Early Years professionals at QUEST (A Church of England Schools Trust).

For further details please contact : Kate Eastwood - Director of Early Years [email protected]

Interview date : Thursday 20

March 2025

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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