EYFS LEADER

Location

PENWORTHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL
Crookings Lane , Penwortham , Preston , Lancashire , PR1 0HU
Tel: 01772 743321
School website: www.penworthamprimary.co.uk
Roll: 203

Information

The governors wish to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Early Years/Key Stage 1 teacher to join our friendly staff team and become a permanent member of staff here at our school. The EYFS Leader is a significant part of the structure in the school. You will be required to lead all aspects of EYFS using high-quality teaching and as a member of SLT you will support and model the aims and ethos of the school. We are an inclusive school where staff work hard to develop the creative aspects of the curriculum and are committed to excellence, enjoyment, and fun.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 13th December 2024 with interviews to take place w/c 16th December 2024.

Visits to the school will be warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange this.  Application forms are also available via the office if necessary.

The post is subject to a successful enhanced DBS disclosure.

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.

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 application form attached.

The interview is week commencing 16.12.2024

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Essential Experience

Recent teaching experience in any of the three key stages 

Evidence of further professional development in early years stage

Proven effective classroom practice in the Early Years Foundation stage

Involvement in the implementation of whole school initiatives

Desirable Experience

Curriculum leadership and management

Involvement in monitoring the quality of Teaching and Learning

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Headteacher, Miss K Penarski - head@penwortham-pri.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Headteacher, Miss K Penarski - head@penwortham-pri.lancs.sch.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.