Job Description

West House School

Birmingham
12.42 - 12.89 per hour


Expiring soon

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 September 2025

Apply by:

17 July 2025

Job overview

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West House School is seeking two enthusiastic and experienced EYFS Practitioners to join the school's EYFS department.

The ideal candidates will be flexible and adaptable team players with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent) and will be passionate about Early Years care and education.

The role holders will report to the Nursery Manager.

Key Tasks

To assist in the planning and provision of a caring and stimulating environment that is appropriate to individual children and enables them to work towards achieving their full potential. To work closely with other Early Years staff to follow planning and deliver it in a way that enables children to learn. To assist in maintaining ratios across the whole nursery To establish and maintain positive relationships with children and their families in a way that values parental involvement. To keep and share observations and assessments of children in your academic and pastoral care and to assist in keeping accurate records of each child's achievement and progress. To assist in keeping pupil files and assessment records up to date and accurate. To set up for and tidy up after sessions. To provide a service that respects the life experiences of the pupils and celebrates diversity in terms of language, culture, ability, race and religion. To work effectively as part of a team. To work within the agreed framework of policies and procedures set out within the school. To support students and volunteers on placements. To assist in the management of material resources. To take part in day-to-day administration. To photocopy as required. To assist with record keeping, administration and general filing. To assist with classroom displays. To help promote the use of ICT in all aspects of teaching and learning.
General DutiesTo carry out duties and responsibilities of the post with regard to the Equal Opportunities Policy and the needs of the school. To act as an ambassador of the school and to maintain a positive image of its aims and objectives. To liaise with EYFS colleagues, the Head of EYFS and the Headmaster on a regular basis. To carry out playtime and lunchtime duties. To assist in concerts, productions and celebrations within the department. To attend Open Days as required. To attend staff meetings, staff development and training as appropriate. To carry out any other duties which will be seen to enhance the children's learning and care in the school. To assist in the supervision of out-of-school care as required. To liaise with outside agencies as appropriate. To keep all information regarding the school, pupils and staff completely confidential at all times.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent) Current safeguarding training (within the last three years) Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Maths at grade C or above A proven record of high-class delivery of Early Years education Outstanding knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework Competent ICT skills Outstanding communication/interpersonal skills Proven ability to work as part of a team An ability to prioritise and carry out specific requests in a timely manner Problem solving skills A flexible attitude A commitment to CPD Humour, patience, stamina, loyalty and humility

Desirable Criteria:Current Paediatric First Aid qualification Experience of working in a relevant setting Experience of working with children in a voluntary capacity Experience of working with children beyond an Early Year setting

Salary

: 12.42 - 12.89 per hour

If you have a qualification at Level 4 or above, we pay an additional allowance of 500 per year.

Hours:

Position 1: 37.5 hours per week with two 6.00pm finishes


Position 2: 42.5 hours per week, 9.00am until 6.00pm

Type of position:

Permanent, full-time

Either

term-time only with a requirement to work during Holiday Club for four weeks during the school holidays. Extra shifts during holiday periods will be available.

Or

All-year round with 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays to be taken during school holiday periods.

Holidays:

Entitlement to 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits:

Eligible for discount on school fees for pupils at West House School Nursery, West House School (for boys) and Edgbaston High School for Girls (subject to normal admissions procedures), discount on fees for Holiday Club provision, eligible to join a Contributory Pension Scheme, free lunch and refreshments, free Employee Assistance Programme including Wider Wallet discount scheme, Bike2Work scheme, enhanced Maternity scheme.

Start date:

1st September 2025

How to apply

To apply for this role, forward a completed application form and a covering letter addressed to Avril Walsh, Nursery Manager, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: recruitment@westhouseprep.com

The deadline for applications is

Thursday 17th July at 9.00am

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for interview in the week commencing

4th August 2025.

West House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo all statutory checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website.



This post involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments. All convictions, police cautions or "bind overs", including any that would otherwise be considered "spent" under the Act must be disclosed, and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment.

Recruiter contact:

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About

West House School

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West House School

24 St James's Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2NX
United Kingdom

+44 121 4404097

Join the West House team

One of the core strengths of West House is our team of dedicated and talented staff.



Staff at West House School work in a warm, friendly and inspiring environment. The teams of teaching and support staff are collaborative, hard-working and talented, and there are many opportunities for staff to get involved in all aspects of school life.



West House School is committed to ensuring that applicants and employees from all sections of the community are treated equally and not discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or nation origins, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. The school is actively seeking to identify and eliminate any barriers to diversity among our workforce.



Benefits:


Competitive salaries and annual leave allowances Teacher's Pension Scheme Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for Support Staff Free parking Bike to Work scheme Free lunch, tea and coffee during school hours Access to a free, confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Opportunities and support to undertake training and professional development




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