Staff Vacancies

EARLY YEARS LEVEL 2 CHILDCARE PRACTITIONER REQUIRED

Merton Court School, 38 Knoll Road Sidcup, Kent DA14 4QU

 

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday – 8am – 4pm – term time only with the possible opportunity of working additional hours

 

SALARY: Dependant on experience

 

START DATE: ASAP

 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Tuesday 1st December 2026

 

INTERVIEWS: w/c Monday 7th December 2026

 

Merton Court School is looking to appoint a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner to join our inspiring teaching team.

 

The applicant must have:

  • Some experience of working with children in EYFS
  • A nurturing and caring personality
  • Good spoken and written English
  • Enjoy working as part of a team

 

 

 

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT REQUIRED

 

HOURS: 8am – 4pm, with a half hour lunch break – Monday to Friday – 42 weeks per year

 

SALARY: Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

 

SCHOOL: Merton Court Preparatory School, 38 Knoll Road Sidcup Kent DA14 4Q

 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 7th December 2026

 

START DATE: ASAP

We are seeking a dedicated Administration Assistant to work in our busy and vibrant School Office.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

As Administration Assistant, it would be your job to provide administrative support in our School. General office duties including the following:

  • Answering the telephone and passing on messages.
  • Greeting visitors at reception and issuing name badges.
  • Dealing with incoming and outgoing post and emails.
  • Printing and photocopying.
  • Scanning invoices.
  • Data input into school financial systems
  • Control payment systems through Parentmail
  • Maintaining wraparound care registers
  • Ad-hoc duties as requested by senior members of staff.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 

Skills and Experience

  • Good spoken and written communication skills.
  • A confident telephone manner.
  • An organised and methodical approach to work.
  • Good administrative skills.
  • Computer skills competent including use of Word, Excel and Outlook email
  • Ability to work well with pupils, parents, staff and the community.
  • The ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
  • Respect for confidential information.
  • A patient and flexible attitude.
  • The ability to work as part of a team and also on own initiative

 

 

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required

 

Two references will be requested prior to interview, one from the present or previous employer

 

A Google check will also be carried out upon shortlisting

Please contact Ms E Cole, HR, for an Application Form,

Tel. 0208 300 2112 Email: e.cole@mertoncourtprep.co.uk

 

The welfare of our pupils is the school’s paramount concern. As a School we do all that we can to promote the welfare of pupils and to ensure that children are protected from harm both within the School and beyond our direct control. The School recognises that we have a duty to protect children at risk of harm and also those children who need extra help, including children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

 

 

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS certificate. As the post will involve regulated activity with children, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are included on the children’s barred list held by the DBS. 

 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences. We are committed to ensuring that all appointments are made fairly and on merit. 

 

As a school, we celebrate individuality and are dedicated to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and fostering a culture of belonging. We are looking for staff who share our commitment to inclusion and who will help every child feel seen, heard and able to thrive.

 

 

Our application procedure:

It is an offence to apply for any role here if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

 

The key information needed on our application forms is:

  • Personal details – current / former names, current address, NI number
  • Present employment and reason for leaving
  • Full history since leaving school (education and employment or voluntary work) with explanation of any gaps
  • Qualifications
  • Referees
  • Personal statement to meet person specification
  • Information for applicants about legal basis and process for disclosing relevant criminal record
  • Clear statement that it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity
  • Signed declaration by candidate that all information is true

 

After shortlisting

Once shortlisted candidates have been identified we:

  • Seek reference(s)
  • Ask candidates to complete, sign and return a criminal history / suitability self-disclosure prior to interview
  • Advise candidates that online searches will be undertaken
  • Undertake an online search for each candidate
  • Ensure our panel is advised of any relevant information, issues or concerns provided by the candidate, referees or found online so that the information can be discussed with the candidate at interview

 

References

These are an important part of our process of gathering information before interview:

  • We must have a reference from current or most recent employer
  • If not working with children now but you have done so in the past, a reference will be sought from your most recent employer where the role involved working with children
  • A referee should be a senior person with relevant authority – in a school, Head Teacher / Principal should confirm the reference is accurate
  • We will ask whether you are aware of any behaviour that might give rise to concern, including any disciplinary action
  • We will ask specifically about allegations about your behaviour towards children
  • We will seek specific confirmation of the details and responsibilities of previous post given by an applicant
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