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Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 6 .
Salary £28142 to £ 32061 Pro-Rata,permanent variable with a minimum 15 hours per week
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 10 hours a week.
Closing Date 14/11/2025.
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Location
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School And Nursery, Tong Lane, Bacup, OL13 9LJ (135 on roll)

Tel: 01706 873123
School website: www.stmarysbacup.org/
Summary
FIXED-TERM TO 17TH JULY 2026, TERM TIME
GRADE 6, SCP 11-19 £28,142 - £32,061 FTE (£6,431.28 - £7,327.31 PRO-RATA)
10 HOURS PER WEEK, MONDAY-FRIDAY, 3.15 PM – 5.15 PM
RESPONSIBLE TO: HEADTEACHER
MAIN LOCATION: ST MARY’S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL, BACUP
REQUIRED TO COMMENCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

St Mary’s RC Primary School is a friendly, warm and welcoming school which was founded by and is part of the Catholic Church. We are the only Catholic School in the town of Bacup and our thriving nursery provides free and flexible childcare. Offering all the advantages of a Church school, our roll is not limited to Catholics. Our community is one in which we aim for our pupils to be safe, happy and successful in a positive atmosphere where every person is known, valued and given the support and guidance they need while being excited by the challenges and opportunities before them.

The Board of Directors of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust, alongside The Governors of St Mary’s RC Primary School, are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic After School Club Manager to join our established team. The successful candidate will provide a safe and nurturing After School Club environment and plan engaging activities for children aged 3-11.

We are looking for someone who has: -
  • A Teaching Assistant / Childcare Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or is working towards this qualification
  • Experience of working with or caring for children aged 3-11
  • Is able to work with children and their families in a sensitive and positive way
  • Can work as part of a team
  • Has good communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality
  • Has planning, organisational and IT skills

    If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01706 873123 or sbm@stmarys.romerocat.com.

    Full details and application forms are attached or available from our website: 
    https://www.stmarysbacup.org/page/job-vacancies/41504

    This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

    Closing Date Friday 14th November 2025
    Shortlisting Date Monday 17th November 2025
    Interview Date Wednesday 26th November 2025
    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Office on 01706 873123 or sbm@stmarys.romerocat.com.
    Proposed Interview Date:
    26/11/2025 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Kim Rawlinson, School Business Manager (sbm@stmarys.romerocat.com)..
    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.

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    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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