apply online icon EARLY YEARS LEAD PRACTITIONER

Ref 194477
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 7 Point 19 - 25.
Salary £31067 to £ 35235 
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours Minimum 32.75 hours a week.
Closing Date 13/01/2025.
Location
Richard Durnings Endowed Primary School Bispham, Chorley Road, Bispham, Ormskirk, L40 3SL (88 on roll)

Tel: 01257 462968
School website: www.richarddurnings.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Headteacher and Governors of Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Lead Practitioner to lead and manage our thriving Durning's Ducklings Nursery.

We are looking to appoint a hard-working, talented, and dedicated professional who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to continuing to build on the nurturing and inspiring environment for our youngest learners and be part of school life and community.

We offer: 

  • A friendly and supportive team of staff and governors
  • A beautiful, well-organised nursery room with access to two outdoor play areas as well as an attractive field and Forest School area. 
  • Being part of the whole school community and fully incorporated into the school's daily life, eg, trips, assemblies, seasonal activities
  • A very special school which is steeped in history
  • Welcoming families and wonderful children
  • Access to training and professional growth opportunities

    We would like someone who:

  • Is an outstanding, experienced Early Years Practitioner 
  • Will lead the daily operations and curriculum delivery of our successful nursery.
  • Has a cheerful and caring disposition who will build on our established reputation for excellence in our warm and welcoming nursery.  
  • Is enthusiastic and ensures learning is fun
  • Is inspirational and motivated 
  • Is hardworking and professional
  • Is confident in their own ability and able to use their own initiative 
  • Has excellent communication skills and will cultivate strong relationships with parents and families 
  • Will contribute to the wider life of the school as a valued member of our team.

    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.


    • Essential Qualifications

    Early Years Educator Level 3 or equivalent 

    Desirable Qualifications

    Paediatric First Aid Qualification 

    Evidence of continuous professional development in Early Years 

    Essential Experience

    Experience of working with children aged 3-4 in Early Years Foundation Stage / nursery / classroom setting. 


    Desirable Experience

    Experience of planning and delivering the curriculum.

    Experience of administrative work. 

    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Contact Headteacher on 01257 462968 or via email: head@richarddurnings.lancs.sch.uk , , Interested applicants are welcome to arrange a visit to school during the week beginning 16th December 2024 and 6th January 2025. Please contact school to make an appointment.
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: The Headteacher c/o the School. Application Forms to be returned The Headteacher c/o the School head@richarddurnings.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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.

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