Early Years Assistant Childcare Leader

Early Years Assistant Childcare Leader

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool are looking to employ a permanent Early Years Assistant Childcare Leader who is friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. It is an exciting time at Frizington Nursery school as we continue to grow and expand our school. This post will require you to work in our Preschool Classroom and lead our baby room which caters for children from the ages of 6months to around 18months old and will commence as soon as possible. You will have the full support from the Senior Leadership Team to learn and develop in this new, exciting & pivotal role within our wonderful Nursery School. 

PCD7 £27,711 (A) pro rota, Term Time only + 2 weeks. 25hrs per week overtime will be available; however we will consider applications for part-time hours 20+.

The suitable candidate must have:
•    NVQ Level 3 or equivalent  
•    GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
The successful candidate must also be able to:
•    Work constructively as part of a team
•    Liaise effectively with staff and parents
•    Have safeguarding knowledge and experience and be willing to be level 3 trained. 
•    Promote inclusion of all pupils within the Early Years classrooms
•    Show initiative and hold high expectations for pupils
•    Display a professional attitude at all times and desire to continue their professional development
•    Demonstrate their experience of working in the Early Years Foundation Stage
•    Have excellent communication skills
•    Have a secure knowledge of child development 
•    Have the confidence and knowledge to plan and lead curriculum activities and provision.

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool can offer:
•    A vibrant and welcoming environment with enthusiastic children who love to learn
•    Commitment to professional development
•    Hard working, welcoming and dedicated team of Staff and Governors
•    Supportive Senior Leadership Team who have high aspirations and expectations for the continuous development of the school. 

 Frizington Nursery School & Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safeguarding Policy

Application packs are available on request from the Head teacher, Charlotte Oddie by emailing Admin@frizington-nur.cumbria.sch.uk

Candidates are welcome and are actively encouraged to make a visit to the school by 
making an appointment with the Headteacher on 01946 810846.

Closing date for applications will be Tuesday 22nd April 2025 3.00pm 
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 at 3.00pm
Interviews will take place Week Commencing 28th April 2025