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Level 3 Early Years Educator (Maternity Cover)
September 2025 start

Dear Prospective Applicant,

We are excited to invite applications for the position of Level 3 Early Years Educator
(Maternity Cover) to join our dedicated and nurturing team. At our setting, we believe that
the early years are a vital foundation for lifelong learning, and we are committed to
providing a warm, stimulating, and inclusive environment for every child.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering
high-quality early years education and care. As a key member of our team, you will play an
essential role in supporting children’s development, fostering their curiosity, and helping
them thrive through engaging and meaningful learning experiences.

The ideal candidate will:

•  Hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

•  Demonstrate a strong understanding of the EYFS framework

•  Be caring, patient, and creative in their approach

•  Work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team

•  Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

This is a maternity cover position, offering a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable
experience in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Our setting, located in the beautiful countryside near Hindhead, Surrey, offers a friendly and
supportive working environment where staff are encouraged to grow professionally while
enjoying a healthy work-life balance. We embrace a ‘work hard, play hard’ ethos and value
compassion, inclusivity, and a shared commitment to excellence.

If you are passionate about early years education and want to make a real difference in the
lives of young children, we would love to hear from you. An application form can be found
at Careers – Amesbury School.

                                                         Level 3 Early Years Educator (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

Vacancy Overview

We  are  looking  for  a  Level  3  qualified  Early  Years  Educator  to  work  with  children  from  9
months to age 4 to work Term Time plus 8 weeks.

Monday 8.00am- 6.00pm
Wednesday 8.00am-4.00pm
Thursday 8.00am-4.00pm
Friday 8.00am-6.00pm

School Aims

Our primary aim at Amesbury Prep School is to ensure that every child enjoys a fulfilling and
enriching educational journey. We strive to create an environment where each student feels
valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. Specifically, our goals include:

•  Equipping every child with the skills, aptitudes, and resilience necessary for success in

senior school and beyond.

•  Cultivating  a  caring  community  that  promotes  commitment,  courtesy,  cooperation,

tolerance, and compassion.

•  Fostering strong partnerships between home and school to enhance the educational

experience.

•  Setting  a  high  standard  of  achievement  and  innovation,  while  nurturing  personal

development among staff.

•  Fulfilling our social and environmental responsibilities to society.

Reporting

• This teacher is appointed by the Head, and reports to the Head of Little Amesbury.

• The Head of Little Amesbury is responsible for this teacher’s PPDP.

Specific Responsibilities

•

Implement  effectively  all  safeguarding,  prevent  and  child  protection  policies  and
practices.

•  To maintain high levels of communication with parents with regards to both pastoral

and academic issues.

•  To  accept  responsibility  for  the  educational  development  and  pastoral  care  of  the

children within your care.

•  Support  the  room  leader  implementing  exciting  activities  and  continuous  provision
enabling all children to access the Early Years Curriculum both inside and outside.

•  Assist  in  arranging  and  developing  an  exciting,  stimulating  and  challenging  learning

environment both inside and outside.

•  Assist in planning and observations.

•  Provide  a  key  worker  role  which  entails  providing  personal  care,  recording
observations  on  tapestry  and  completing  individual  children’s  ‘Learning  journeys’
marking with a star and a wish.

•  Actively promote good home/school relationships through good communication and

feedback.

•  Carry out supervisory duties and lunch and playtimes and be an active member of the

Little Amesbury team.

•  Set an example in terms of CPD, particularly through the Amesbury PPDP programme

and NDNA training to maintain up to date professional expertise.

•  Participate as widely as possible in the extra curriculum.

Purpose

•  Assist in teaching the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

•

Improve the quality of teaching and learning in your specific area of responsibility and
throughout Little Amesbury.

•  To  successfully  manage  the  interface  between  school,  parents  and  the  wider
community,  recognising  how  crucial  this  function  is  in  an  independent  fee-paying
school.

•  Know  and  apply  school  policies  on  safeguarding,  health  and  safety,  behaviour,
teaching and learning, equal opportunities etc. and to take part in any training courses
related to these offered by the school to gain further knowledge (within employed
hours)

•  Treat as a professional confidence, any information concerning individuals gained in

the course of school life.

•  Participate in the School’s ‘Personal performance and development plan.’ (PPDP)

•  Be  prepared  to  accept  changes  to  this  specification  in  order  to  meet  the  changing

needs of Little Amesbury.

Child Protection/Safeguarding

Amesbury is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All
staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and undergo enhanced DBS checks.

If you require any further information or wish to discuss the role in more detail, please do not hesitate
to contact me. We look forward to welcoming a dynamic and passionate individual to our team.

An application form can be found at Careers - Amesbury School

Warm regards,

Michelle Thurley