Early Years Practitioner (BCPHove)

Early Years Practitioner (BCPHove)

Brighton College Prep Hove is seeking to appoint a Early Years Practitioner on a fixed-term contract, starting in January 2027 until 31 August 2027. This is a full-time, term-time only role, working in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Early Years Practitioner who is fully integrated into the life of the school and Brighton College Prep Hove as a whole. Due to the nature of the role, candidates will need to hold a level 3 qualification or above.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work closely with the teachers regarding termly and weekly planning, and with other staff to ensure continuity and progression.
• To have knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework.
• To proactively arrange and set-up learning environments for impactful pupil use, including outdoor learning areas.
• To take responsibility for planning and delivering interventions and assessing pupils.
• To assist specialist teachers in the delivery of the curriculum and school events.
• To share the responsibility for pastoral care of the children and ensure good personal relationships are fostered between the children themselves and with the staff.
• To liaise with the Learning Support Leadership.
• To work with the class teachers to create a stimulating learning environment.
• To support the teaching team with general organisational duties.
• To undertake observations of children individually and in groups and upload comments and assessments on to Tapestry, their online learning journal.
• To be prepared to market the school by speaking to prospective parents visiting the classroom, attending Open Mornings/events at the weekend and acting as ambassadors for the school.
• To be willing to attend school functions as required.
• To undertake all duties and procedures as specified in the current staff handbook.
• To attend INSETS and undertake continuous professional development.
• To be a good role model in respect of speech, dress, behaviour and care of equipment.
• To support the co-curricular programme by running a weekly after school club on a theme of your choice.
• To support the after school group on two days per week after school.

Hours

• 41 hours per week, Monday to Friday inclusive. The core hours are 8.00am-4.00pm three days per week, with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak. Two days per week, the hours will be 8.00am-6.00pm to support Rockhoppers After School Club, with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak and a further 15-minute unpaid break at another time during the day.
• This role is term-time only.
• Some flexibility with start and finish times will be required.

Holiday

Holiday entitlement will be included in the salary for this role. All holiday is to be taken outside of the working weeks.

For full details of the role please see the Job Profile Document below.

Category

Nursery Pre-Prep and Prep School Teaching (Nursery Pre-Prep and Prep School Teaching)

Vacancy Type

Fixed Term

Salary

Competitive rates of pay depending on skills and experience.

Job Profile

Job Profile document

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