Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Upland Primary School

Posted on 22/05/2025

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Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Upland Primary School

Closing Date:
11 June 2025
Internal Advert Closing Date:
Not Specified
Location:
Bexleyheath
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Salary Details:
Full and/or part time vacancies available - term time only
Grade:
BEXLEY05, £28,521 FTE
Position Start Date:
September 2025
Weeks Per Year:
Term Time Only
Hours Per Week:
Full and/or part time vacancies available
School Address:
Upland Primary School, Church Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4DG
Vacancy ID:
236

About The Role
Upland Primary School Pre-School
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Upland’s Little Explorers — a brand-new term-time only preschool launching in September 2025!

At Upland’s Little Explorers, we are innovative, forward-thinking, and ambitious for excellence in early years education. Our brand new internal and external environment is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in every child.

Join us on this exciting journey as we open our doors to the next generation of little explorers!

For further information about Upland school, please visit www.upland.bexley.sch.uk

As a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and education to children aged 9 months - 3 years. Working alongside a supportive and dynamic team, you will help to plan and deliver engaging activities that foster children's emotional, social, and cognitive development. You will be a key part of ensuring that each child has a safe, enjoyable, and enriching experience every day.

The ideal candidate will have:
· A Level 3 qualification in childcare (e.g., CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).
· Experience of working with children in an Early Years setting.
· Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
· A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development.
· An enthusiastic and positive attitude.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents and staff.
· A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 01322 521343.

Safer recruitment:
Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities:
Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Charlotte Smiles on 020 8303 2175 or at [email protected].
Benefits and how to apply
We offer:

· Local Government Pension Scheme
· Actively support staff in their career progression.
· Employee support services.
· Effective CPD opportunities
· Collaborative working with other schools
· Excellent ICT facilities
· Opportunities for flexible working
· An extensive induction package

To apply for this vacancy please visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143432/EDV-2025-UPS-52723
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is 11th June 2025 and interviews are scheduled for 16th & 17th June 2025.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Additional Information
- References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.
- Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
- Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.
- Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
- The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.
- The Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Trust website

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
About Us
Upland Primary School
Upland Primary School is an over-subscribed two-form entry primary school with a nursery in the heart of Bexleyheath. Our school has a vibrant feel; we are proud of our happy, welcoming and positive atmosphere and our strong community links. The exciting and innovative curriculum at Upland ensures that our children enjoy coming to school and have a real love of learning. Our children are encouraged to become independent learners; we work together to build confidence and self-esteem, allowing children to explore different activities in a variety of ways.

For further information about the school, please visit www.upland.bexley.sch.uk

Cygnus Academies Trust
Upland is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.
Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk