EYFS LEAD

Location

ST JOHN'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, SKELMERSDALE
Flamstead , Birch Green , Skelmersdale , Lancashire , WN8 6PF
Tel: 01695 721323
School website: www.st-johnsrc.com
Roll: 207

Information

EYFS Lead (Main scale +TLR)

Are you a practitioner passionate about Early Years?
Are you up for a challenge, ready and able to lead our well-established and very well-respected Early Years Department?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and move into a management position?
If so, look no further …You are exactly the person we are looking for!

Be assured though our little people deserve nothing but the best!

Open morning Thursday 9th May 2024 (9:15am)

Closing date for application: Thursday 16th May 2024 (12.00 noon)

Interview date: Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st May 2024

It is expected that the successful candidate will work in such a way that is totally compatible with St. John’s aims and objectives as expressed in the ‘Mission Statement’ and Vision and Values.

At St. John’s we strive for excellence in education by providing a safe, secure, caring family environment, where individuals are valued and respected enabling them to reach their full potential whilst growing in their love and understanding of the Catholic Faith.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide leadership, direction and management to ensure sustained improvement of the Early Years Foundation Stage including our 2-year-old Nursery.

To help lead the school in the procedures, policies and practices of continuous school improvement and staff development in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Further details can be found in the job advert attached.

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 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.

Essential Qualifications

Please see Job Description & Person Specification

Desirable Qualifications

Please see Job Description & Person Specification

Essential Experience

Please see Job Description & Person Specification

Desirable Experience

Please see Job Description & Person Specification

Proposed Interview Date:

20/05/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For further details contact Mrs. Aspinwall-Livesey (Head) or Mrs. Sweeney (Deputy Head)
on 01695 721323 or email head@st-johnsrc.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Forms to be returned to The Headteacher c/o the School head@st-johnsrc.lancs.sch.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.