Ferham Primary School - Early Years Practitioner

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Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Salary Details: Band E - £26,403 - £28,142 Pro Rata
Job Details: 30.50 hours per week, 8:20am – 3:20pm Monday to Friday. Term Time - Permanent
Vacancy Reference: FEP/ 10/25/EYFS

Closing Date: Thursday 13th November 2025 at noon
Shortlisting Date: Thursday 13th November 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible

Ferham Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our talented and committed team.

Ferham Primary School has been transformed in the last 4 years; our beautiful and well-resourced EYFS is now a significant strength of the school with its carefully constructed curriculum to ensure a strong start for our youngest pupils.

Take a look at our brilliant unit on our website: https://www.ferhamprimary.org.uk/
What we’re looking for is someone who:
• Holds a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years education or equivalent
• Has recent, successful experience of working with children in an EYFS setting
• Demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Understands how young children learn best – particularly through play and exploration
• Can support high-quality interactions and language development
• Is able to work flexibly as part of a team and use their initiative when required
• Can contribute to planning, assessment, and the organisation of a purposeful and engaging EYFS environment
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children


What We Offer:
• A truly inclusive school community where all pupils, families and staff are welcome, valued and represented
• An EYFS unit which is Speech, Language and Communication Needs accredited (SLCN friendly)
• Children who quickly learn to enjoy school and learning
• A well-resourced and stimulating learning environment
• A dedicated and experienced Early Years team
• Opportunities for training and continued professional development
• A chance to Make a Difference

Safeguarding:
Ferham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate vetting checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

As an organisation using the DBS to assess applicants’ suitability for positions included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order, we comply fully with the DBS Code of Practice. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants and staff, regardless of background. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us – this will depend on the nature of the role and the details of any offences.

If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a Criminal Records Declaration Form. Any relevant disclosures will be discussed openly and fairly prior to any offer of employment. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in the withdrawal of an offer or dismissal.

Application Process
Please email your completed application form, clearly marked with the vacancy reference, to: school@fep.jmat.org.uk or complete the online application form via the Teaching Vacancies Portal.
For enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office via 01709 740962 or email us school@fep.jmat.org.uk

To find out more about our school, please visit: https://www.ferhamprimary.org.uk/ or find us on X (Twitter) @PrimaryFerham

We look forward to hearing from you. Please come and visit our school to see how special it is for yourself.

Vikki Fenton
Headteacher

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