PRE-SCHOOL TA2A

Location

Whittle-le-woods Church Of England Primary School, Preston Road, Whittle-le-woods, Chorley, PR6 7PS (240 on roll)

Tel: 01257 262732
School website: www.whittleprimary.com

Summary

Whittle-le-Woods CE Primary School provides primary education, serving the surrounding area. Located in a beautiful setting on the edge of the Cuerden Valley and close to Chorley, we are delighted to admit 35 children each year in our main school and up to 24 in Pre-school. Little Whittle our pre-school is a popular, well-resourced Early Years setting for children from 3 years old until they start school. The appointed person will work under the direction of the pre-school class teacher and Early Years leader. It is likely that the maternity contract will run until the end of the academic year initially (31/08/2025).

The role is for:

8:40am-3:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. Three days of 6.5 hours (total 19.5 hours) and during this period the member of staff will have a 20 minute lunch break.

The position is term time only plus holiday pay and salaries stated are pro rata

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, 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 Noon on 21/01/2025

Essential Qualifications

Minimum level 2 early years practitioner standard 

A pass in Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

Current Paediatric First Aid Qualification

Essential Experience

Experience in working within a pre-school setting

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a pre-school class of a maintained primary school

For an informal discussion please contact:

Ring the school office 01257 262732

Proposed Interview Date:

27/01/2025 

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.