Nursery Practitioner

About the School - Cumnor House Boys
Welcome to Cumnor House Boys' School, Croydon. Here at Cumnor House Boys', we're dedicated to giving our children the perfect platform to achieve their potential.

Our philosophy is to ensure that each pupil at Cumnor House is given the opportunity to develop not just on an educational level, but also socially. Therefore, our curriculum contains varied subjects and activities, ensuring that every child gets the most out of the time they spend at school.

By striking the perfect balance between disciplined learning practices and a friendly atmosphere we can be confident in providing the perfect environment for our children to flourish.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Practitioner to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, 'Thrive in a rapidly evolving world'.

About the role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in fostering the developmental progress of children in one of two age ranges. You will create stimulating and engaging learning environments, both inside and outside, to support the children's growth. Your responsibilities will include planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality lessons and activities, tailored to meet each child's needs. You will assess key children, setting realistic and challenging next steps and working closely with parents to track progress. You will uphold high standards of behaviour, providing a safe and positive environment for learning. Additionally, you will contribute to the wider school community by attending events and maintaining professional standards in communication with parents. Safeguarding and wellbeing will be central to your role as you engage in ongoing training and development to ensure the highest standards of care.

This is permanent, full-time role working term-time, 34 weeks in the year, 37.5 hours per week.

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Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Early Years Practitioner with a solid understanding of the EYFS framework. You should have a NVQ level Two or above. You should be able to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that helps children flourish. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, as well as the ability to assess children's progress and set achievable learning goals. A passion for supporting young learners and a commitment to safeguarding are key. You should be a proactive team player, able to work collaboratively while maintaining high professional standards.

Benefits at Cognita
*Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
*Free lunch provided during Term Time
*School holidays and public holidays
*Free parking on site (subject to availability)
*School fee discount
*Exclusive third-party discounts
*Professional Development

How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 4th May 2025.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.