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Early Years Practitioner (Level 2) - Maintained Nursery School

• Be an outstanding early years practitioner who is committed to supporting every child to reach their full potential.
• Share our vision of 'inspiring and nurturing creative, confident and caring individuals'.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of child development and how to support young children to learn and be able to apply this knowledge when supporting learning through play.
• Have relevant previous experience of working with children aged 2-4 years.
• Previously have worked with pupils with severe and complex additional needs.
• Interact with pupils in a sensitive way to support, enable and enhance their learning, based on their wants, needs and interests.
• Support with the delivery and implementation of pupils' individual education plans.
• Support families who may have additional challenges in their lives.
The successful candidates MUST hold a recognised full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification (a list of qualifications is available on the DfE website) In return for your knowledge, commitment and passion to provide the best learning opportunities for our children, we will offer:
• A highly skilled, experienced, friendly, supportive and motivated staff team.
• Extensive well-resourced learning environments both indoors and outside.
• Children and their families who are welcoming., We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview., Top tip when applying - As we've got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you'll like it! You'll first need to register and create a profile the first time you apply. Creating your profile will enable you do things such as track your application progress, view emails you've received from us and manage communication preferences, manage your interview bookings and offer information if successful. About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:
• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  Are you looking for a unique and exciting opportunity working in Dudley's only Maintained Nursery School?
We have two part time vacancies for outstanding and inspirational Early Years Practitioners to join our amazing team. Netherton Park Nursery School offers funded educational places for children aged 2-4 years. We are located within a beautiful park within a culturally diverse community. We have developed a long-established reputation within Dudley and across the Early Years Sector for delivering high quality education and effective integrated early years' services. In addition, we provide training to colleagues both within Dudley and across the Midlands. We are an inspiring, caring and nurturing setting who encourage and support all children and their families to reach their full potential. Our Nursery School is fully inclusive and supports pupils with a wide range of needs. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (November 2022) judged us to be outstanding for the third time. "Leaders bring their vision of 'a place where children are at the heart of the learning' to life. Staff open their arms and their hearts to children and their families." The Governors wish to appoint two Early Years Practitioners (Level 2) You will be contracted to work 16.5 hours per week, term time only, 39 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, starting at 8:35am. Your actual salary will be £8,752.62 per annum.