NURSERY ROOM LEADER

Location

Haslingden Hillside Nursery School, Cedar Avenue, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5NH (42 on roll)

Tel: 01706 214162
School website: www.haslingdenhillsidenurseryschool.org.uk

Summary

The Governors of Hillside Nursery School are seeking to appoint an inspirational Nursery Room Leader who is highly motivated, creative thinking with energy and vision to lead our lively and enthusiastic team.

The successful candidate must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent, with experience of working with children in the Early Years (0-5) and possessing the following key attributes and skills:

Have knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Have experience in SEND

Able to perform key person responsibilities, including keeping precise records of children’s progress and development to share with parents and carers

Be able to build positive relationships with all children

Be keen to learn

Be able to work flexibly as part of a high performing team

Be caring, friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated to ensuring children achieve full potential

Be able to share our commitment for inclusion developing the best possible learning environment for all children

Be committed to high standards of Teaching and Learning


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.

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.


For informal visits/enquiries (not application requests) to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment.

Please email to request a job application pack to
bursar@hillside-nur.lancs.sch.uk

Completed applications need to be emailed to
bursar@hillside-nur.lancs.sch.uk

Closing Date: Friday 13th June 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 16th June 2025
Proposed Interview Date: Friday 20th June 2025

Essential Qualifications

Recognised and relevant qualification NVQ level 3 in Early Years or equivalent.

GCSE’s grade 4-9 (or equivalent) in English/literacy and mathematics/numeracy

Paediatric First Aid Training

Desirable Qualifications

Moving and Handling Training

Team Teach or similar

Makaton and PECS

Essential Experience

Experience of working with children 

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour  E or D

Desirable Experience

Experience of Administrative work

For an informal discussion please contact:

For informal visits/enquiries (not application requests) to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment. , , Please email to request a job application pack to , bursar@hillside-nur.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

20/06/2025 

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.