The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic, caring Pre-School Leader to join our setting at St Alban's Catholic Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate, to build from an early year’s provision. Experience of leading a setting would be preferred, but not essential. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust consists of three Primary schools who work closely together.

Essential qualifications, at least, NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare & Education or equivalent.

We can offer you:

Exceptionally well-behaved pupils who are proud of their school and achievements

Collaborative planning and assessment

Lead Teacher support

A welcoming and warm environment where everyone is valued and respected

Strong and experienced leadership team, dedicated to the professional development of staff

Strong Church community links and a supportive Governing Body

The successful candidate will be able to:

Support the Catholic ethos of the School

Lead and manage the provision of Early Years Education

Implement policies and procedures to ensure the welfare requirement of the EYFS framework is met

Participate in planning, assessment, recording and reporting, in line with requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework

Provide a safe and secure learning environment for the children

Set expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge every child

Assist in providing effective liaison with parents on a day to day basis regarding the welfare, learning and development of the children

Work alongside outside agencies

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please arrange to do so by emailing Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager for the Trust at [email protected] . An application pack can be found at www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk

The school reserves the right to appoint a candidate during the application process.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, and enhanced DBS.