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Based – Play Out Nursery in Ipswich 

Salary: £24,570 – Real Living Wage

We are looking for 

• Full-Time working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Ormiston Families, trading as Play Out Nursery, is one of the leading charities working with children, young people, and families in the East of England. We take early and preventative action to support families to be safe, healthy, and resilient.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner who wants to be involved in looking after all aspects of a young child’s development. You will play a vital role in helping children to grow socially and emotionally and well as supporting as aspects of their physical and cognitive development.

The role involves being hands on with the children in the setting (ranging from babies to pre-schoolers) joining in with play, reading stories, singing songs and being alongside the children in their day-to-day activities.

Your role will also involve developing a relationship with the parents and carers of the children and being able to talk to them about all aspects of their child’s day in nursery. As part of the team, you will also be involved in planning activities for the children in your care and maintaining health and hygiene standards as you go about your daily tasks.

Do you have a passion for looking after and developing children and do you have a full and relevant level 3 qualification or equivalent? Then come and join our supportive team here at Play Out, we can offer you free parking, company sick pay and an employee discount scheme amongst other benefits.

To apply please click on the apply online button

Closing date for applications:  9am, Monday, 26th January 2026

Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: 26/01/2026

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£24,570 - Real Living Wage

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Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Join the MyTime North Cumbria Team
Are you passionate about supporting the mental health of children and young people? We have an exciting opportunity to join the MyTime North Cumbria team, delivering targeted mental health interventions across the locality.

As part of the CAMHS provision, MyTime North offers bespoke therapeutic interventions that make a real difference - changing childhoods and changing lives.

If you have the skills to work therapeutically, empowering children and young people to achieve meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Kirsty Iveson, Children's Services Manager, on 07513 703468.

Key Requirements:

• You should hold at least a Diploma-level qualification in counselling or therapy (minimum 100 hours supervised practice).
• Registration with a professional body (e.g., BACP, PTUK, HCPC, UKCP).
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions to children and young people.
• Ability to complete assessments, plan interventions, and liaise with child's system including their family, school etc.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health c...

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• Location:Gloucestershire
• Salary:£25,595 plus mileage
• Hours per week:37.5 hours, including travel time
• Required:Full UK Manual driving licence and access to a vehicle. Previous experience working with Children and young people with learning disabilities and Autism.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Positive Behaviour Support changes lives. Join us and help unlock new possibilities.

We are looking for someone to join our team covering maternity leave on a FTC until Dec 2026.

Who will I support?

How will I make a difference?

Why Affinity Trust?

• Make a Tangible Impact -Your expertise will help young people stay in their communities and lead fulfilling lives, reducing the need for specialist residential care.
• Work Flexibly- Enjoy a role that values work-life balance with flexible working options, paid travel time, and mileage covered.
• Join a Supportive Team -Regular clinical supervision from experienced professionals ensures you are fully supported in your role.

What benefits will I have?

• Wagestream– an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
• Blue light card– we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants
• Simply Health- Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
• Vivup– spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
• Buy and sell annual leave– transfer windows open twice a year.
• Pension and Life Assurance– you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!

If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check. 
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to: Recruitment@affinitytrust.org

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Role: Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner

Location: Mirfield

Salary: £30,188

Hours: Full time, 37hrs.

Job Description: 2026 PBS Practitioner JD & PS.pdf

Interview date: Thursday 12th February 2026.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have at least 6 months of UK based work experience in any sector.

Hollybank Trust is a charity based in West and South Yorkshire and we are proud of our reputation for excellence over our rich history. Our mission statement is to provide education, residential care, plus a range of therapies and enrichment activities for children, young people and adults with profound and multiple disabilities. We focus on ability not disability and celebrate our differences. Our Fantastic Therapy Team are looking for a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner to join the dedicated and well-established team to improve the quality of life of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or behaviours that challenge, by delivering evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support. The PBS Practitioner will work collaboratively with individuals, families, and staff teams to reduce restrictive practices and promote person-centred, proactive support across residential and educational settings. Please read full job description before applying for our full list of requirements and essential qualifications.

What we ask for from all our colleagues:

• The confidenceto challenge the norm and try new things.
• Being curiousby asking questions and showing an interest in training and development opportunities.
• Treating people with kindness, dignity, and respecting boundaries.
• Bringing your best self to work, being happyand positive in the way you work.

What we offer:

• Onsite food and coffee shop (Mirfield site only).
• Discount and reward portal.
• Full employee assistance program.
• Access to workplace Mental Health First aiders.
• Life insurance style benefit.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• A funded DBS (initial DBS only).
• Access to nationally recognised qualifications.
• Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebration days.
• Staff recognition awards.
• Early access to wages through the LevelPay app.
• Annual leave that rises with your length of service.
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays.
• Dedicated wellbeing support, and access to departmental wellbeing activities.
• Enhanced pension scheme.

To find out more call Eimi or Ashleigh on 01924 490833, or send an email through to recruitment@hollybanktrust.com

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. 

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.

We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.

To apply please submit your CV and covering letter via our online form below, or by email to recruitment@clancancersupport.org

Zero hour contract basis

Informal enquiries can be made to recruitment@clancancersupport.org

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Family Wellbeing Practitioner (Young Person) Project Worker 1: for Barnardo's Cyfle Service.

Location of Post: 

The Young Person Wellbeing Practitioner will be based from the Westbourne Centre in Rhyl and will supporting young people in local schools/community hubs and family homes. A digital offer will also be made available to the service users.  

Summary of Service: 

Service 2- Young Person's Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service. 

Aim: To offer 1:1 and/or group support to young people to improve their emotional wellbeing through tailored support packages which is reviewed on a regular basis to ensure their voice is heard in the progress of their plan- to help them reach their desired outcomes.

Who is it for: Young People aged 12- up until their 18th Birthday (depending on assessed need).

Job purpose

The post holder will directly support young people to positively manage emotional well-being issues.

 Job Activities:

To meet with the young person and support with their emotional health and wellbeing needs on a regular and planned basis. An assessment of their needs will be required to help formulate a support plan.

• To facilitate communication and engagement with young people using a range of approaches.
• Attend service meetings involving staff and young people.
• Liaise, mediate and advocate with other agencies, individuals and communities who are significant to the lives of young people.
• Encourage active participation of young people in the management, operations and development of the service.
• Work with young people, the Voice and Influence worker and the Team Manager and Children's Services Manager to facilitate young people presenting their views and ideas directly to help shape the development of the new service.
• Contribute to meeting and reporting on targets set by Families First.

Specific Essential Requirements:

• Knowledge of other supportive emotional health and wellbeing services available to young people.
• Knowledge of issues affecting young people and the systems which impact upon their lives (Health, benefits, education, employment, housing).
• Involvement in establishing and working with support networks for young people.
• Involvement in designing and implementing group and individual programmes of work with vulnerable young people.
• Skilled in communicating with young people.
• A full, clean driving licence and the use of a car to meet the requirements of the post.
• Be able to work flexible hours, including planned occasional evenings and weekends.

NB • Supervisory responsibility would be nil.

For further information regarding the post please email rhian.jones@barnardos.org.uk 

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to ...

PRE-SCHOOL MANAGER
 JOB DESCRIPTION
( Radford)
Updated March 2022

Royal Naval Pre-school Learning Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.  We provide early help through support working with local agencies to identify
children and families who will benefit and, we undertake assessment of the early help needed and
provide targeted services to address those needs.

Main responsibilities.

•  Taking the lead role and responsibility of running the childcare facility.
•  Ensuring that every effort has been made to keep the group open and running

childcare sessions. If for a reason the group must close, then arrangements are
made to re –open as quickly as possible, with the possibility that this may take
the group outside of term time. As the lead person you will be present if required
to direct /advise parents, make phone calls to all users, staff, and Area
Coordinator. This may be outside of the core hours.

•  Providing play and learning opportunities in line with current legislation in a safe

and caring environment.

•  Adhering to RNPSLO policies and good practices, ensuring that all staff are

aware of policies and working practices.

•  To follow the instruction and guidance of the Area Co-ordinator where

appropriate. To follow up instructions/guidance from area coordinator to staff
team.

•  To ensure that security is always maintained adhering to the organisations

policies and working practices.

•  To work to good and safe practice whilst using ICT including the Internet during

daily correspondence with other settings and outside agencies.

•  Maintaining the Internet through monitoring and reporting to the Area Coordinator

any undesirable messages etc through the Internet incident logbook.

•  To meet and greet visitors, into the setting after first verifying ID.
•  To plan and set out the day’s activities delegating duties to staff where

appropriate ensuring that staff ratios are always met.

•  Keeping the register up to date and balanced on a daily/weekly basis.
•  To ensure appropriate ratios are met within the setting and age ranges of

children attending.

•  Ensuring that there are no outstanding fees/debts allowed to culminate.
•  To maintain sustainability and viability of the setting.
•  Complete Early Years Grant Funding process for the children attending the pre-

school.

•  To deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage within the setting coordinating
record keeping, planning, observing and any other appropriate paper work

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related to the Early Years Foundation Stage. Working within the Statutory
Framework for the EYFS stage welfare requirements. and the organisations
policies and good practices.
 As the manager you are responsible for monitoring staff’s paperwork relating to
children ensuring that is kept up to date and is of a professional standard.
•  To manage the staff and your own allocated paperwork time within the working

•

day to ensure that all relevant paperwork is kept up to date.

•  To supervise the staff team on a regular basis that feed into annual appraisals

held by the area coordinator.

•  To review and evaluate all aspects of the preschool in line with Ofsted

requirement.

•  As the building controller for the setting, you are responsible for all aspects of
Health and Safety including risk assessments, working alongside the MOD for
annual inspections. (Goosewell site excluded)

•  To supervise storage and care of equipment along with maintenance of buildings
when repair work is needed, adhering to health and safety requirements, before
and after the sessions. This can include meeting with contractors outside of
opening times.

•  To carry out necessary cleaning tasks to ensure a safe, hygienic environment,

this can mean operating outside of opening times when children are not present.

•  To lead and manage a team of staff, ensuring that appropriate cover for the

group is always present.

•  To hold supervision for all members of staff team on a regular basis. You are
responsible for your own team’s attendance and disciplinary up to the point of
formal disciplinary actions when the area coordinator will be involved.

•  To lead and manage a team of staff, ensuring that appropriate cover for the

group is always present.

•  Attend all training as appropriate this may include courses outside of working

hours/ term time, to direct staff to further develop skills and qualifications both to
self develop and to enhance the setting.
 Manage the settings training allocation responding to staffing ratios and
seasonal attendance levels

•

•  To attend managers meetings and when required visit other settings.
•  Carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunity’s

framework.

•  To arrange cover for staff in their absence through the administration office.
Ensuring that ratios are always adhered to. This may mean con...

Complex Needs Practitioner

• locations
• Oasis House AQ

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Yesterday

• job requisition id
• JR011482

Location:High Wycombe

Working Hours: 37

Contract Type:Permanent

Salary:£27,341 - £29,500

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Aquarius  

Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1977) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough – a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About The Role

The purpose of the role is to engage people in a variety of interventions, using a person centred approach, empowering them to reduce risk, increase resilience and achieve positive outcomes.

All Complex Needs Practitioners (Recovery Worker) work flexibly across the community and within our multi-agency partnership settings. The caseload will include a mixture of community and multi-agency referral pathways including health and social care. You will join our caring multi-disciplinary teams, to help empower you to provide quality psychosocial interventions to our diverse client groups.

About You

You have an understanding of drug, alcohol, and health related issues, and experience of working with adults in an addictions, housing or social care setting? All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Complex Needs Practitioner (Recovery Worker).

This role is for a service run in Partnership with an NHS Trust – MPFT Inclusion. The service is called ‘One Recovery Buckinghamshire’ (ORB).Aquarius is a long established charity based in Birmingham (since 1982) with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships.

We are looking for two Complex Needs Practitioners (Recovery Worker) to join our team in High Wycombe.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our

  Way to GoandAspirationsportals

• £500

  Recommend a Friendbonus

• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

At Aquarius, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of substance use or recovery, and from candidates from minoritised ethnic communities. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities to ensure our services are representative of the communities we serve.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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EARLY YEARS TEACHER (EYTS)MANOR LODGE SCHOOLCandidate BriefAbout Manor LodgeFounded in 1991, Manor Lodge is a vibrant and successfulindependent day school for over 450 boys and girls aged 3 -11. The school is in Shenley, Hertfordshire; the 22 acre siteencompasses a Grade 2 listed building set in opencountryside nestling within fields, woodland and wildlife, yetonly 1 mile from junction 22 of the M25.  In 2018 after many years as Deputy Head, Alyson Lobotook over the mantle of Head Teacher with a clear visionfor the school. There are two curriculums, each of equalimportance. The academic curriculum is based on thetraditional values of excellent teaching and learning,measured in academic success. Then there is the hiddenone, embedded in everything we do, delivered toenhance character, creativity, motivation, curiosity,thinking, communication, collaboration, resilience andwellbeing, modelled by teachers and everyone in theschool environment who touch our children’s lives. Thisphilosophy is based on the principle that every childdeserves a childhood.Where the indoor and outdoor classrooms work in perfect harmony.OUR VALUESWHAT WE DOBe PositiveHave IntegrityShow KindnessGive Your AllTo deliver a forward-thinking curriculum that inspires intellectualcuriosity within each child, promotes academic excellence andindividual achievement.To offer a positive and stimulating environment that promotes thephilosophy of ‘learning without walls’.To encourage, support and invest in our staff to enable all individualsto thrive.To celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a community that values andcares for one another.To bring joy to childhood experiences by enabling our children to feelsafe and secure in an environment where each voice is heard and well-being is nurtured.OUR AIMSThe ISI Report 2023 stated that the quality of pupils’ academic and otherachievements is excellent. Pupils of all abilities achieve high standards across thecurriculum and make excellent progress from their different starting points. By the endof Year 6, the large majority of pupils are achieving, on average, two years ahead oftheir chronological age in both mathematics and English. In reading, gains madethroughout their journey means that the average Year 6 child has an average readingage of 6 years above their chronological age on leaving Manor Lodge. The inspectorsnoted that, ‘Pupils love learning; they have highly positive attitudes fostered by a richand challenging indoor and outdoor curriculum and a wide range of enrichmentopportunities.’ Our children are extremely successful in gaining entrance to highlycompetitive senior independent and state schools, with a large proportion beingawarded scholarships. Inspection evidence confirms that the school successfully meetsits aim to deliver a forward-thinking curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity withineach child, promotes academic excellence and individual achievement.Academic ExcellenceAt Manor Lodge we take the pastoral well-being andsafeguarding of all the members of our community, particularlythe children, very seriously. It is our firm belief that pastoral careand academic progress go hand-in-hand. Allowing children to have a childhood is at the core of ourpastoral support. We understand the importance of achievingacademic potential but not at the expense of their pastoral well-being. Aspects of the Manor Lodge community such as ourpassion for outdoor learning (and outstanding outdoor facilities),our varied sports programme, our house families, our schoolcouncil, our community projects, worry boxes and pastoral‘drop-in’ chats all contribute to creating a special culture wherewell-being is genuinely valued alongside academic progress. Wealso monitor and track the children’s attitudes to their peers,teachers, school-life and learning in order to ensure we have anexcellent understanding of how the children are feeling. ‘The quality of pupils’ personal development is excellent (ISI 2023)’Pastoral CareThe CandidateThe successful candidate will have the followingqualifications, experience and skills:ESSENTIALSAcademic Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or equivalent.Degree-level qualification in Early Childhood Education or arelated field.GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and Science atgrade C/4 or above.ExperienceProven experience working with children aged 0–5 in an earlyyears setting.Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver the Early YearsFoundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.Experience in observing, assessing, and recording children’sprogress.A dynamic, talented teacher committed to excellence,enjoyment and creativity. DESIRABLESAcademic Additional training in child development, safeguarding, orSEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).Paediatric First Aid certification.ExperienceExperience supporting children with additional needs.Previous involvement in parental engagement and partnershipworking.The CandidateThe successful candidate will have the followingqua...

NURSERY EARLY YEARS TEACHER (EYTS)MANOR LODGE SCHOOLCandidate BriefAbout Manor LodgeFounded in 1991, Manor Lodge is a vibrant and successfulindependent day school for over 450 boys and girls aged 3 -11. The school is in Shenley, Hertfordshire; the 22 acre siteencompasses a Grade 2 listed building set in opencountryside nestling within fields, woodland and wildlife, yetonly 1 mile from junction 22 of the M25.  In 2018 after many years as Deputy Head, Alyson Lobotook over the mantle of Head Teacher with a clear visionfor the school. There are two curriculums, each of equalimportance. The academic curriculum is based on thetraditional values of excellent teaching and learning,measured in academic success. Then there is the hiddenone, embedded in everything we do, delivered toenhance character, creativity, motivation, curiosity,thinking, communication, collaboration, resilience andwellbeing, modelled by teachers and everyone in theschool environment who touch our children’s lives. Thisphilosophy is based on the principle that every childdeserves a childhood.Where the indoor and outdoor classrooms work in perfect harmony.OUR VALUESWHAT WE DOBe PositiveHave IntegrityShow KindnessGive Your AllTo deliver a forward-thinking curriculum that inspires intellectualcuriosity within each child, promotes academic excellence andindividual achievement.To offer a positive and stimulating environment that promotes thephilosophy of ‘learning without walls’.To encourage, support and invest in our staff to enable all individualsto thrive.To celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a community that values andcares for one another.To bring joy to childhood experiences by enabling our children to feelsafe and secure in an environment where each voice is heard and well-being is nurtured.OUR AIMSThe ISI Report 2023 stated that the quality of pupils’ academic and otherachievements is excellent. Pupils of all abilities achieve high standards across thecurriculum and make excellent progress from their different starting points. By the endof Year 6, the large majority of pupils are achieving, on average, two years ahead oftheir chronological age in both mathematics and English. In reading, gains madethroughout their journey means that the average Year 6 child has an average readingage of 6 years above their chronological age on leaving Manor Lodge. The inspectorsnoted that, ‘Pupils love learning; they have highly positive attitudes fostered by a richand challenging indoor and outdoor curriculum and a wide range of enrichmentopportunities.’ Our children are extremely successful in gaining entrance to highlycompetitive senior independent and state schools, with a large proportion beingawarded scholarships. Inspection evidence confirms that the school successfully meetsits aim to deliver a forward-thinking curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity withineach child, promotes academic excellence and individual achievement.Academic ExcellenceAt Manor Lodge we take the pastoral well-being andsafeguarding of all the members of our community, particularlythe children, very seriously. It is our firm belief that pastoral careand academic progress go hand-in-hand. Allowing children to have a childhood is at the core of ourpastoral support. We understand the importance of achievingacademic potential but not at the expense of their pastoral well-being. Aspects of the Manor Lodge community such as ourpassion for outdoor learning (and outstanding outdoor facilities),our varied sports programme, our house families, our schoolcouncil, our community projects, worry boxes and pastoral‘drop-in’ chats all contribute to creating a special culture wherewell-being is genuinely valued alongside academic progress. Wealso monitor and track the children’s attitudes to their peers,teachers, school-life and learning in order to ensure we have anexcellent understanding of how the children are feeling. ‘The quality of pupils’ personal development is excellent (ISI 2023)’Pastoral CareThe CandidateThe successful candidate will have the followingqualifications, experience and skills:ESSENTIALSAcademic Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or equivalent.Degree-level qualification in Early Childhood Education or arelated field.GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and Science atgrade C/4 or above.ExperienceProven experience working with children aged 0–5 in an earlyyears setting.Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver the Early YearsFoundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.Experience in observing, assessing, and recording children’sprogress.A dynamic, talented teacher committed to excellence,enjoyment and creativity. DESIRABLESAcademic Additional training in child development, safeguarding, orSEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).Paediatric First Aid certification.ExperienceExperience supporting children with additional needs.Previous involvement in parental engagement and partnershipworking.The CandidateThe successful candidate will have the foll...