Early Years Practitioner Level 3 (Grade 6: Point 11-19)

37.5 hours per week: Monday – Friday – Full Time - Term time only

+ optional additional 2.5 hours per week Early Years Welfare Assistant £10.90 per hour

Temporary for one year in the first instance

Required: 1st September 2024

The headteacher and governors of Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and talented Early Years Practitioner to work alongside our hardworking, dedicated team in our Early Years provision for children aged 2-5.  

About us:
Our school is set in the small rural village of Parbold in West Lancashire. We are well known locally for being a very friendly, inclusive school and are keen to maintain this reputation. As we are a small school, our staff are acutely aware of each child's strengths, talents and needs. We are recognised in the local authority as a high performing school; in both our most recent Ofsted and Archdiocesan inspections, we were graded outstanding. At Our Lady and All Saints, we have high expectations of all and strive for excellence in all we do; aiming to develop every child to the best of their ability in all areas.

We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner who:

• will strongly commit to our Christian ethos
• is an experienced, outstanding Early Years Practitioner
• will support and work as part of our Early Years team
• prioritises children’s learning and welfare, forging strong relationships with parents and our wider school family
• is an inspirational and motivational Early Years Practitioner who believes in our vision and is committed to raising standards, while making learning fun and creative for all
• is a committed team player, demonstrating flexibility, co-operation and a willingness to take an active role in school life both inside and outside of the classroom
• is a reflective Early Years Practitioner who is open to new ideas
• has a cheerful disposition and a good sense of humour
• will go the extra mile, bringing something additional to the school.

We offer:

• exceptionally well-behaved pupils who love to learn and strive to be the best they can be in all aspects of their education
• a friendly, professional, committed and supportive team of staff and governors
• the opportunity to develop our bespoke, rich, diverse and broad curriculum
• a hardworking and forward-thinking school with a culture of high expectations
• extensive outdoor space which includes a designated Early Years woodland area for learning in the forest and a specific Early Years outdoor learning area
• an extensive package of continuing professional development
• a warm and caring school family which includes our school dog, Buddy.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

• Early Years Educator Level 3 (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous professional development in Early Years
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children aged 2-5 in Early Years Foundation Stage / nursery / classroom setting
• Experience of encouraging good behaviour

Desirable Experience

• Experience of administrative work
   

Interested applicants are welcome to arrange a visit to school during the weeks beginning Monday 3rd, 10th and 17th June 2024.

Proposed Interview Date:

27/06/2024 

Equal Opportunities statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Rehabilitation

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.