Early Years Childcare Practitioner – Pheasey Park Farm Early Years Centre

• PSP 1 (£25988 full time equivalent) £12.21 per hour – pay award pending

• Fixed term contract until June 2027

• 34 Hours per week

• Full Year

• To start April 2026 following pre-employment checks

We are looking to recruit an excellent Childcare Practitioner to join our team at Pheasey Park Farm Early Years Centre.

A position has arisen at Pheasey Park Farm, working at our Early Years Centre. The Centre provides full day care provision for children aged 0 months to 4 years, as well as wraparound care for 3 and 4 year olds. The Centre also provides before and after school provision for primary aged children as well as some holiday clubs. 

The successful applicant will strengthen the Early Years Centre and contribute positively to a high-quality learning environment by working as part of a team of staff.

Key responsibilities for the Early Years Practitioner role include:

• To assist Room Leaders in providing an organised, welcoming and stimulating learning environment for all children;

• Supporting all children in achieving their developmental milestones.

• To implement the planned programme of activities as arranged by the Room Leader.

• To carry out children’s observations in order to support the assessment of their learning and development.

• To communicate with parents to achieve a positive relationship that supports the children’s well-being.

The post will work under the direction of the Early Years Centre Manager/Assistant Head Teacher.

Successful applicants will be team players and demonstrate excellent organisational, numeracy, literacy and ICT skills.

Elston Hall Learning Trust has been established since 2015 and currently consists of six schools across Wolverhampton, Walsall and Sandwell. The Trust is underpinned by the moral purpose to change lives for the better and ensure our children achieve their potential. We want our children to be the best they can be and through learning believe that they can achieve anything. We share these same values for our staff and pride ourselves on a culture of support and trust. As a member of our team, you will benefit from access to an Employee Assistance Programme through Medigold Health, access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme, excellent CPD opportunities as well as working with an outstanding and supportive team of colleagues.

Elston Hall Learning Trust is dedicated to achieving the highest standards in education, striving for excellence in all areas of learning and ensuring that both pupils and staff are supported to reach their full potential. We invest in the professional growth of our people and offer various opportunities for professional development to help you continuously improve and advance in your career.

You will be part of a supportive community where teamwork and shared goals are highly valued, and our Trust fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for everyone.

You will be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s and school’s policies and procedures in connection with Child Protection and Safeguarding.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 2026, 9AM

INTERVIEWS: W/C 16TH MARCH 2026

To apply, please read our ‘recruitment information for candidates’ before making your application. Complete and return a non-teaching application form which can be found below in the downloads. If possible, please save your application as a PDF document and name the file with your name and job reference. Please return your completed application form to recruitment@ehlt.org.uk before the closing date. If you would prefer to complete a form on paper please return to Dawn Cooper, HR & Governance Leader, Elston Hall Learning Trust, C/O Goldthorn Park Primary School, Ward Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5ET.

Our commitment to the wellbeing and safeguarding of our young people:

Elston Hall Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check along with other relevant employment checks including at least two satisfactory references, prohibition check for teaching staff, right to work in the UK and qualifications.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration form prior to interview and online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted applicants prior to interview where possible. If you would prefer us to not to do this, please indicate this and reasons on your application form.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The post holder must be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s and school’s policies and procedures in connection with Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Further information can be found on our Trust website including our Child Protection and Safeguarding policies, the reference form we use to obtain references, and our policy on the recruitment of ex-Offenders. www.elstonhallmat.co.uk