We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.
We’re a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE’s ‘Golden Thread’ (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.
Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.
We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for people who are passionate about Early Years and who have significant knowledge and experience to support trainees, working towards their Early Years Teacher Status.
This position is offered on a full time basis, working 5 days per week, is home-based but you must be able to cover the South East region.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Completing termly skills reviews with trainees to identify skills and knowledge gaps against the EYITT curriculum themes.
• Completing observations in workplace and placement settings, liaising with mentors and lead trainers.
• Developing and taking responsibility for the delivery of individual training plans tailored to trainees needs.
• Assessing and providing feedback to learners using an online system.
• Supporting the delivery of training using approved training resources to cover curriculum themes.
• Providing mental health and wellbeing support to trainees.
• Ensuring that any necessary placements are arranged and attended, giving suggestions for schools/settings if required.

• Completing termly skills reviews with trainees to identify skills and knowledge gaps against the EYITT curriculum themes.
• Completing observations in workplace and placement settings, liaising with mentors and lead trainers.
• Developing and taking responsibility for the delivery of individual training plans tailored to trainees needs.
• Assessing and providing feedback to learners using an online system.
• Supporting the delivery of training using approved training resources to cover curriculum themes.
• Providing mental health and wellbeing support to trainees.
• Ensuring that any necessary placements are arranged and attended, giving suggestions for schools/settings if required