Early Years Practitioner
Overview
The Governors of The Hednesford Hills Federation are offering the opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Early Years Practitioner to join our pre-school team at West Hill Primary School in September 2025. We are a very hardworking and committed team of professionals who work together to provide a welcoming, safe and “good” school. We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our team and contribute towards continued development and maintaining high standards.
Personal attributes
You must be able to demonstrate:
• Experience in working with children in an EYFS setting.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Knowledge, skills and understanding of a range of strategies that will ensure the progress of the children.
• Relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 Early Years or equivalent)
• Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £16,208
Location
The Hednesford Hills Federation, West Hill Primary School & Pre-School, High Mount Street, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 4BH
Tel: 01543 227125
E-mail: office@westhill.staffs.sch.uk
Executive Head Teacher: Miss Kelly Bracebridge
Supporting documents
- EYFS Practitioner Application Form
- EYFS Practitioner Details
- EYFS Practitioner Job Description
- Details for Submission of Application
- Recruitment Monitoring Form
Deadline and how to apply
Details for submission of applications for EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER:
Application Form
The whole of your application form and any additional information will need to be
photocopied for the short-listing panel and your forms should therefore be typed if possible.
Completed application forms should be emailed to office@westhill.staffs.sch.uk
To arrange a tour of the school please email your request to office@westhill.staffs.sch.uk
Letter of Application
CVs alone will not be considered. Please include a letter of application which addresses the
criteria raised in the person specification and job description. This will be used to assess
applications for short-listing and appointment. Please give examples where possible to
demonstrate how you meet the criteria.
References
References for all short-listed candidates will be taken up prior to interview. Please ensure
you give two references and that these contacts are aware of your interview date and the
requirement to obtain references by this date.
On-Line Checks
On-Line checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as per KCSIE 2024, prior to
your interview.
Closing Date for Application
28/04/2025
Following short-listing, candidates will be advised of interview date and procedures in
writing, including any lesson plans (teacher applicants).
Interview Date
08/05/2025
If applicants have not heard from the school by 07/04/2025, it can be assumed they have
not been successful.
If your DBS is currently registered with the update service a mandate will be provided to the
successful applicant to allow school to undertake an update service check. If you are not on
the update service, the necessary ID required to carry out a new check will be requested for
the successful candidate on the interview day.
Proof of ‘Right to Work in the UK’ will be required for the successful candidate prior to appointment.
All interviewees will be informed of the outcome by telephone.
Equal opportunities