NURSERY APPRENTICE

Location

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Chorley, Hornchurch Drive, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2RJ (240 on roll)

Tel: 01257 262811
School website: www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Chorley St Mary’s Catholic Primary is situated in a residential area; is a modern building which has its own landscaped grounds with playing fields. We currently have 212 children on roll and 37 members of staff. As part of our extended services, there is a Nursery, Breakfast Club and an After School Club. We are a team that work hard to achieve and improve upon the high standard valued by the school.  We are looking to appoint a Nursery Apprentice (EYFA TA L3) to work within our Early Years Foundation Stage in our Nursery class. 

We are looking for someone who:

is looking to gain experience, knowledge and a qualification in Early Years

can adapt to changing needs

is willing to work as part of a team

What we can offer you:

support from experienced and knowledgeable staff

professional development and training via internal and external providers

welcoming and caring school whose aim is to support your learning journey

Chorley St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and appropriate references. 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 DBSs 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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Level 4 - predicted or gained) or the desire to work towards this.

Paediatric First Aid/First Aid Training

Food Hygiene Training

Essential Experience

Experience of interacting with young children.

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a childcare setting/group

Previous work experience. 

Experience of interacting with parents and carers on a regular basis. 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Mrs Wilson, School Business Manager on (01257) 262811

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.