NURSERY LEAD

Location

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley, Brooke Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0LB (214 on roll)

Tel: 01257 262659
School website: sacredheartchorley.net/

Summary

We are looking for a person the be the lead practitioner in our Nursery setting (Term Time only).  They would have the responsibility for running the Nursery, working alongside our EYFS Lead directing and supporting a Teaching Assistant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the planning and delivery of a creative and stimulating curriculum.  The successful candidate will need to have an Early Years specific qualification as per the DfE specified list of EY qualifications.

The ideal candidate will be someone who can work in partnership with the rest of the EYFS team to monitor success and manage areas for improvement.  As Nursery Lead you would need to have an understanding of how to meet the individual needs of children from differing backgrounds and of differing abilities.

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.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 31/05/2024

Essential Qualifications

Early Years specific qualification as per the DfE specified list of EY qualifications

A minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 4 in Maths and English.

Desirable Qualifications

Paediatric First aid training (The successful canidate will need to have this qualification prior to starting)

Relevant safeguarding/child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly

Essential Experience

At least two years of classroom experience in an EYFS environment.

Experience monitoring and recording child’s development.

Experience of working with pupils with SEND, and pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Experience communicating with parents / carers. 

Desirable Experience

Experience working alongside a senior leadership team to develop the quality of the curriculum and learning activities.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact school

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

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.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.