Thank you for your interest in working at Pilgrims School. As a team we continuously strive to achieve an outstanding level of care and education for every pupil.
We nurture a child’s inherent curiosity and creativity to provide the best possible educational start. Every aspect of our school from the design of our buildings, to the way that we teach focuses on letting children be children while helping them to flourish.
If you wish to apply for any of the current vacancies, please visit our online portal here. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
If you require any additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at Recruitment@pilgrims-school.org.uk or on 01234 369555.
All our current vacancies can be found below.
Early Years Department Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Early Years for an influential Manager to join our team.
Our Early Years is made up of Little Pilgrims, aged 0-3 years, and Pre School, aged 3-4 years, and is overseen by the Head of Early Years and Early Years Operations Manager. Each department has a dedicated Manager who is supported by the Early Years and School Leadership teams.
The successful candidate will lead our Little Pilgrims Department and ensure the continued delivery of outstanding care and education. They will be an experienced and dynamic Manager, qualified to level 5 in childcare, with a successful track record of leading and managing an Early Years setting with children age 0-3 years old.
Working with the Head of Early Years and Operations Manager, you will share our vision to inspire a love of learning and will support in the development of play, care and learning within the department.
Alongside the Room Leaders you will ensure the smooth day to day running of the department, be responsible for staff rotas and ratios and be compliant with the EYFS Statutory Framework, with a good understanding of OFSTED frameworks and processes. You will ensure staff effectively cater for the different age groups and stages of development across the department.
If you are passionate about working with young children and they are at the forefront of everything you do, you have a positive attitude and enjoy working as part of a team then we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
If you would like an informal chat or to visit to the school prior to applying, please contact Justyna Kuzio (Early Years Operations Manager) on j.kuzio@pilgrims-school.org.uk or via main school reception on 01234 369555.
Closing date: Sunday 21 April
Interview date: W/C 29 April
Pilgrims reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable number of applicants have been received. Early application is advised.
Cleaner
Pilgrims are looking to appoint a Cleaner to join our team on a part time basis.
The successful candidate will assist the team in ensuring the school is cleaned to a consistently high standard on a daily basis. This will include but not be limited to, mopping, vacuuming, emptying bins and polishing, all whilst ensuring health and safety standard are met.
The working hours are 5pm – 9pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.
In return, we can offer a friendly working environment, an Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing support, the option to be part of a private healthcare scheme, a generous pension scheme, life insurance cover, free refreshments and free parking.
Closing date: Sunday 28 April 2024
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Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.