EARLY YEARS GRADE 7 PRACTITIONER

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.

The team will consist of our EYFS lead: Mrs Langley/ 2 TA3s/ 1 TA2 and our new Early Years Practitioner. 

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

Weekly PPA cover so you can plan/ resource

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.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th June at 9am
Interviews TBA

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

Grade 6 or equivalent 

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid Certificate 

Essential Experience

Working with Children aged 3-5 years

Knowledge of Early Phonics/ Early Maths

Planning Continuous Provision Activities

Desirable Experience

Developing a Team 

Working in a mainstream school

For an informal discussion please contact:

We really suggest you come and visit to see how lovely Huncoat is - please ring the office for a time to look round.

Proposed Interview Date:

13/06/2025 

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.