EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER EYP LEVEL 6

Location

Accrington Huncoat Primary School, Lynwood Road, Huncoat, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6LR (192 on roll)

Tel: 01254 233369
School website: www.huncoat.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary

Huncoat Primary School is a Good school and we are very proud of our recent inspection in December 2024. We are part of the LET Education Academy Trust: compromising of 4 schools in the local area, two primary schools and 2 secondary schools.

We are looking at appointing a full time Early Years Practitioner Level 6 or equivalent,  to lead our successful and well established Nursery. Our Nursery has growing numbers due to our opening to 30 hours plus wrap around care in January 2024.

We are looking for:

A successful candidate who loves the Early Years and passionate about young children/ is knowledgeable about Development Matters and how 3-5 year olds progress, develop and learn

Someone with a caring/ nurturing approach to our youngest children

A candidate who establishes good routines straight away with our children

A team player who enjoys working with our established EYFS team

Someone who is forward thinking in new ideas and wishes to self-develop themselves

In Return we can offer:

Happy, polite children who are well behaved

An excellent and supportive team at Huncoat

A calm, tidy environment to work

A senior leader team that look after staff wellbeing, who listen and support all staff

A school that can support professional development

We encourage you to visit our school and ring the office for an appointment to look round 01254 233369

Closing date: 7th March at 9am
Interview TBA around 21st March 2025

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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 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 CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the correct LET Education application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

Level 6 or equivalent

GCSE C/Grade 4,5 in English and Maths

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid Certificate

GCSE C/Grade 4,5 in more than 2 other subjects

Good IT skills and Spoken English 

Essential Experience

Worked with children age 3-5 years 

Worked in an Nursery or Reception setting 

Worked as part of a team 

Desirable Experience

Taught early phonics/ maths/ reading 

Manual Handling Training 

Led and resourced continuous provision in the Early Years

Has Safeguarding Training 

Led and deployed support staff

For an informal discussion please contact:

We recommend you visit our lovely setting first. Please ring the office 01254 233369 to make a suitable appointment. Any other information about the school you can have an informal discussion with the Head or Mrs Langley (The EYFS lead)

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.