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Current employment opportunities:

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspiring practitioner to join our successful Early Years team.
Gateways is a friendly place to work with a well-established team. We are a small setting that has the children at the centre of everything we do.
The role requires someone who;
  • Will provide exceptional learning experiences for children
  • Provide an excellent learning environment in which children can thrive
  • Be responsible for a key group of children, ensuring optimum well-being
  • Create and sustain positive partnerships with parents and families
  • Is highly organised, motivated and reliable
The successful candidate must hold a Level 3 EYFS Qualification (or above). 
If you are passionate about early years education and eager to make a meaningful contribution to our school community, we’d love to hear from you!
Click here to view the Applicant Information Pack for more details, including the job description and person specification for this role.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Working Hours: Part time and full time hours will be considered for the right candidate (between the hours of 7:30am to 6:00pm). This is a term time role, plus 4 weeks in our EYFS holiday club and all staff training and development days. Please state in your application/cover letter your desired working days and hours.
Salary: Term time full time (40hrs) equivalent salary of £22,359, paid pro rata for part time hours (£27,038 FTE).
Staff Benefits: Enhanced employer pension contribution of 5%, access to a Staff Wellbeing Room, Free Lunch, Fee remission, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured), subject to eligibility.
Application Deadline: Monday 3rd November 2025. Applications will be reviewed as received. If a suitable candidate is presented prior to the deadline, applications will be closed early, therefore early submission is recommended.

 

 

 

How to apply

Gateways School Application Form 2025

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form 2025

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Please send your completed application form (above) along with a cover letter supporting your suitability for the role (no more than one side of A4) to jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk

Should you require more details regarding a specific post, please contact Rhiannon Morris, PA to the Head on Tel: 01138242770 / E-mail: jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk

Gateways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expect all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check as well as a Prohibition List check (where applicable).

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Gateways Educational Trust Limited is a registered Charity No. 529206.

Gateways Educational Trust Limited is registered in England No. 702484.