Pre-school Practitioner

4 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East) Full time

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Friday, November 7, :00

Based: Newcastle

Salary: £25,069 Per Annum

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Assistant

Pre-school Practitioner

Maternity Cover

(To start January 2026)

35.5 hours per week term time only

Salary £25,069 pro rata

Fixed term for 9-12 months to cover a period of maternity leave

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, proactive, and efficient individual to join Healthworks to work as part of the Pre-school Team.

About Us
Healthworks is a national award-winning charity working with disadvantaged local communities to tackle health inequalities and improve their health and wellbeing through social prescribing. Based in Newcastle, but working across the region for 30 years, our patron is Professor Michael Marmot. Our work has been recognised by a King's Fund/GSK award for our work improving the physical and mental health of people across the North East of England.

We work in partnership with NHS and Local Authority colleagues and communities in many sectors to devise cost effective solutions that secure sustainable health impacts for many conditions that inhibit quality of life.

The Role

You will;

  • Work to deliver all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Provide the very best experiences for young children through a variety of opportunities, experiences and activities in a secure and friendly atmosphere
  • Work alongside our partnership organisations to give every child the best start in life
  • Support volunteer involvement
  • Ensure the highest quality of Healthworks service delivery

About You
You will be an enthusiastic individual, motivated to give every child the best start in life. You will be passionate about increasing the uptake of 2,3 and 4 year old funding places.

The successful candidate will embrace and reflect the values upheld by Healthworks. Our commitment to tackling health inequalities is at the heart of everything we do.

Our Commitment

We know how important our team is to the amazing work that we do in our local communities. So in return we offer;

  • Free membership to both our gyms
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Free flu jab
  • Health and wellbeing programme
  • Opportunity to buy additional leave
  • The opportunity to work for a friendly and positive organisation that genuinely makes a difference to people's lives.

We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We are committed to taking positive and proactive steps to ensure that we provide a safe and caring environment, free from discrimination for everyone.

Interested in applying?

To apply please download an application pack from Get Involved - Healthworks

If you would like to have a look around or an informal chat about the role please contact Kelly Thompson

Closing Date: Midday 7 November 2025

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