Early Years Practitioner

Temporary – January to July 2024 initially

32.5 hours per week, term-time only

Grade 2 £15,875 Actual, approx.

St John’s Primary Academy is located in Essington and attracts pupils from the village and surrounding districts in the Walsall and Wolverhampton area.  It caters for pupils from the age of 2 to 11 and has a before and after school provision.   At present there are 674 children on roll and numbers are expected to remain at this level moving forward. 

Future Generation Trust is a growing Trust of primary phase academies in Staffordshire. 

FGT aims to create a strong positive culture in all of its academies in which valuable life skills will be delivered.  Quality teaching, built upon a foundation of care and support will lead to high levels of attainment, achievement and confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning.

This role involves working under the direct instruction of teaching staff, usually in the Early Years provision with the teacher. Provide general support to the teacher in the care of pupils, and management of the classroom. 

Duties include supporting children to understand straightforward instructions and interact with others, assist with behaviour management, routine administration and classroom preparation. 

It is strongly recommended that potential candidates arrange a visit to the academy.  Appointments can be made by emailing laura.greenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy.   

Applications should be emailed to Laura Greenhouse at laura.greenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy.  Please ensure all application forms are signed.

Closing date:               Wednesday 18th October at 9am

Candidates selected for interview will be notified by: Friday 20th October

Interviews:                   Week commencing Monday 23rd October