Job Description

The Meadow Pre-School is situated in King's Meadow Academy. This is one of four pre-Schools to be developed within Waterton Pre-Schools; part of the successful Waterton Academy Trust.

Waterton Pre-Schools is looking for an early years practitioner to join us on our journey in creating and developing the pre-schools for the children and families of the communities they serve, providing the care and education they deserve.

Our aim is to continue to provide safe, happy and inspiring environments with highly skilled and trained staff that help to support children to thrive and achieve their true potential. You will become an integral part of a team of passionate staff who work tirelessly to create an enjoyable learning experience for our children. The team will include an Executive Headteacher, a Senior Manager, a Manager, Deputy Manager and other Keyworkers.

Our Pre-Schools offer sessional and full day care for children aged 9 months to 5 years all year round.

This is an exciting new role with opportunity to shape the direction of the service. Appropriate induction; training and support will be given to ensure that you are successful.

Our Pre-Schools are supported by Waterton Academy Trust central business support team which has grown in experience, knowledge and size over time and are highly regarded by our schools.

Location - The Meadow Pre-school, Fitzwilliam

Salary & Grade - Grade 4 12.85 - 13.05 per hour

Hours 40 hours per week

Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 5.30pm
All year round

Permanent

The post is to commence on 1st September 2025.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

Is committed to supporting our common purpose of providing our children with the best possible Early Years Education and Care Has a good knowledge of the EYFS and can provide a range of suitable activities and opportunities to play in a well maintained EYFS environment to enhance learning Is committed to inclusion and can respect and cater for individual children's needs Is a good communicator Will be a friendly and welcoming presence and develop positive working relationships with parents, carers and professionals Is patient and calm
In return, we can offer:

A friendly, welcoming pre-school organisation A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team A commitment to your professional development Free parking Free uniform Free childcare within one of our settings Free refreshments A cycle to work scheme A health and wellbeing package An excellent pension package

For further information and application forms please visit:https://watertonacademytrust.org/recruitment

Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The Trust has policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and child protection available on request.

Waterton Academy Trust follows safer recruitment processes which all applicants will be subject to. This includes the interview process containing questions about the safeguarding of children and the disclosure of criminal records and other vetting checks.

An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidates, this process is completed by an online third-party company. All successful candidates are required to join the DBS update service.

The position is also subject to two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of any unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available to applicants on request.

Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed in ensuring that all employees, future employees and applicants are treated equally regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.85-13.05 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025