Nursery Practitioner

The role is to begin ASAP.

About our school:

Ark Dickens is a lovely school in the heart of Portsmouth. We are a two-form entry primary academy, which became part of the Ark network in September 2014. We are a school with high aspirations and expectations to 'Be Our Best' in all that we do. This reflects our ethos of ensuring every child is provided with every opportunity to reach their potential.

We have a very happy pre-school and are at an exciting point as we are expanding to now welcome 2 year olds. We are therefore delighted to be seeking a passionate, experienced and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our Nursery team, to come and be part of this transition and help grow our 2 year old provision so we can start making a difference to children's lives even earlier!

At our school, staff wellbeing and support is of paramount importance to us. Staff are given countless opportunities as well as tailored training geared towards individual professional development. We offer a collaborative setting ensuring that staff receive responsive feedback and colleagues are encouraged to learn from one another. Hard work will never go unappreciated at Ark Dickens, where there is a spirit of recognition and reward. Our school is a rewarding and fulfilling place to work.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join our dedicated team of staff at Ark Dickens Primary Academy., Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

· Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.

· Twice as many training days as standard.

· Generous pension scheme.

· Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers

· Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.

· Gym discounts - offering up to 40%.

· Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.