Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for Level 3 Preschool Practitioners to join our team in our Preschool 'The Beehive' @ Barton Farm. This is a unique opportunity to be a key part of our exciting new venture. As a young setting within an outstanding school there is a wealth of opportunity for training, development & support.

The successful candidates will play an important role in realising the vision for our lovely preschool based at our outstanding school in Winchester. Having opened 18 month's ago, we are looking to expand our staff team due to our popularity.

We are looking for team players who are passionate about supporting young children to reach his or her true potential.

In return for this dedication and commitment, we offer a strong and supportive working environment - we love to have fun! We are looking for candidates who are excited by the challenges and rewards of working with children aged 2-4 years old, and who want to be part of the future shape of our growing provision. We offer excellent professional development opportunities and have exciting plans to develop the pre-school as an outdoor setting.

Staff discount available for dependents & preferential admission to Barton Farm Primary.

I am really proud to be part of the University of Winchester Academy Trust which is currently a family of 6 schools. Our sponsor, the University of Winchester, is recognised for its outstanding practice in education and our partnership work with the other schools and nurseries in our Trust offers support and further career opportunities for our entire staff team.

To enable you to fully understand what Barton Farm has to offer you, I would encourage you to come and meet me. I would be delighted to welcome you to the school to answer any questions you may have. Please contact Catherine Gardiner at thebeehive@bartonfarm.uwinat.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

The successful candidates will:

have a child-centered approach be able to build relationships with all children and in particular children with SEND needs have the ability and desire to work in an Early Years environment have the ability to keep children motivated and engaged have a calm but firm approach be able to adapt and think on your feet be flexible and willing to learn be able to attune to a child's emotional needs be able to work as part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues be able to work independently and on your own initiative have excellent communication skills, both oral and written demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills understand confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
We can offer the successful candidates an opportunity to work for a dynamic multi-academy trust in an attractive, welcoming and friendly working environment. Based at Barton Farm, you will be part of a much bigger family, with colleagues keen to support you in your new role. We will also provide training where appropriate for the candidates.

Application Procedure

Applications should be on University of Winchester Academy Trust application form and individual CV's will not be accepted. If you currently work in a school or nursery, please ensure one of your references is from your current employer. Application forms and further information about the school can be found on the Barton Farm Primary School website: https://bartonfarmacademy.co.uk/News/Vacancies/

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Please indicate clearly on your application which post you are applying for.

For an informal conversation about the post or to arrange to meet our Headteacher, Nicola Wells, please contact Catherine Gardiner by email at thebeehive@bartonfarm.uwinat.co.uk

Completed application forms should be returned by the closing date to Terri Egan, Headteacher via email at the above address. Alternatively, a paper copy sent to Barton Farm primary Academy Glazier Road, Kings Barton, Winchester, SO22 6HS.

Disclaimer: We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools

We currently do not use AI tools in our recruitment processes; however, we understand that you may choose to use AI tools to help you with your application.

If you do, please remember:

AI-generated answers can often be generic and impersonal, which may not accurately reflect your qualifications, skills, and experiences

AI-generated applications may lack the personal touch that human-written applications have, this may make you seem less engaged or interested

Ensure the information provided genuinely represents your own voice and experience

You must not provide false or misleading information

If you rely too heavily on AI you might not develop the necessary skills to communicate your experiences and qualifications effectively in interviews or other stages of the hiring process. This may make you come across to the interviewer as a different person to the one that wrote the application form, and you may not be successful in the interview.

Safer Recruitment Statement

The University of Winchester Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Candidates that are shortlisted will be subject to an online check. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks, including Children's Barred List. Prior to interview, an online search will be carried out on information that is publicly available as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 25,186.00-26,244.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required) Nursery experience: 1 year (required) Childcare: 1 year (required) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person