Preschool Encore Early Years Practitioner (EYP)

ISA is looking for a suitably qualified Early Years Practitioner (EYP) to join its Preschool team, to assist in the delivery of the Preschool Encore programme by establishing and maintaining a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment for the children (3-5 years). Preschool Encore at ISA is our extended provision for children until 6pm during term time and during holiday periods. The key tasks of this role will be to:

• deliver the School’s guiding statements and the Preschool’s play-based philosophy, ensuring that all children receive excellence in education and exceptional care;
• assist in the planning and provision of appropriate resources and activities to meet the developmental needs and interests of young children, following the Curriculum for Excellence;
• engage in reflective practice, both individually and as part of a team, in order to develop professional practice and the Preschool programme, ensuring quality;
• be competent in the implementation of childcare legislation, childcare procedures, including following GIRFEC (Getting It Right For Every Child) guidance;
• attend and participate in team development, training, staff meetings, parent meetings and reviews, as appropriate, and to implement agreed decisions and action plans;

Candidates should send a cover letter to Mandy Bray (mbray@isa.aberdeen.sch.uk) as well as completing our online application form [https://forms.gle/eJDa9zB4YoPoiBaC7]. Please note the form needs to be completed in one sitting, so you may wish to draft responses before entering information.