Location
Clifton Primary School, Clitheroe Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 3PY (211 on roll)
Tel: 01253 727664
School website: www.clifton-pri.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing and creative EYFS Practitioner to join our Early Years team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young children to thrive through play, exploration, and high-quality learning experiences.
The successful candidate will work across Preschool and Reception, contributing to a warm, engaging environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired. You will be confident, proactive, and able to use your initiative, with a genuine love for working with young childrenincluding being playful, imaginative, and bringing a sense of humour to your practice.
Flexibility is key, as you will move between classes and support the team as needed, including stepping up when required.
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.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
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.
The closing date is 29/06/2026 at 12 noon
Essential Qualifications
Please see attached person specification
Desirable Qualifications
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Essential Experience
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Desirable Experience
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Visits to school are highly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01253 727664 or
[email protected]
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.
