Job Description
SUPPLY POSITION - FLEXIBLE HOURS
Please fill out an application form, available on our website or email Highfield Priory School directly.
Highfield Priory is a flourishing, well established preparatory school and nursery in the Fulwood area of Preston. It was established in 1940 and has a reputation for excellence in academic subjects, sporting provision and the arts. More recently, we have established a forest school, within our school grounds which our Early Years children love to take part in.
We are currently recruiting for a supply Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and long-standing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a popular and high performing nursery.
The Early Years provision is an important and integral part of the school. The latest ISI report in October 2023 judged the quality and standard of care and education to be Strengths in all areas.
The candidate must have 2 years experience of working within the EYFS (0 – 5 years). An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Candidates should have knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures.
Due to expansion in our requirements we are looking to recruit a supply Early Years Practitioner Level 3.
Do you have a kind, friendly and enthusiastic nature?
Then we need you to join the Highfield Priory School Early Years Team!
The successful candidate must be passionate about the job and committed to extremely high standards of childcare and early learning.
In return we offer all staff who work at Highfield Priory School the following additional benefits: a contributory pension scheme, Medicash Wellness Programme, free parking and access to a childcare voucher scheme, reduced fees for children aged 2 and above, additional days holiday and finally all staff have the option to enjoy a freshly prepared lunch with the compliments of the school.
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form, available either on our website www.highfieldpriory.co.uk from the school office on 01772 709624 or a request by e-mail and return the form with a covering letter to the address given below. Alternatively, please complete the electronic application form on the Indeed website. The job description and person specification are also available via each of these options. Please note a full application form with a full employment history must be provided, CV's alone will not be accepted.
Successful applicants will be required to attend an interview, on a date to be agreed.
Employment Information:
All members of staff are appointed to the School as a whole and may reasonably be asked to undertake similar or related duties in a department or team other than that to which they were originally appointed, or for any subsidiary company.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Equal Opportunities statement
The School is an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Preston, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 or 3 Childcare (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
