About this Role
Coleridge Primary School
Level 3Early Years Practitioner
PermanentContract
32.5 hours per week term-time only
CLPT07- CLPT11 (FTE - £27,274 - £29,071)
CLPT07- CLPT11 (Actual Salary - £20,354 - £22, 593)
ActualSalary dependent on Continuous Service - pro rata
Name of School - Coleridge Primary School
Salary Range - CLPT 7 - 11
Starting Salary - CLPT 7 (Actual Salary - £20,354)
Job Term- Full Time
Appointment Type - PermanentContract
Hours - 32.5 hours
Website- www.coleridgeprimary.org
Website- CLPT - Unlocking Potential: Changing Lives
StartDate: As soon as possible
Coleridge Primary is looking to appoint a Level 3 EarlyYears Practitioner on a permanent contract to work with our Nursery aged pupils.We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly experienced and caring person tosupport our pupils and work with the most fabulous families, children andstaff. This is a rare opportunity to join our extraordinary team and we areexcited to welcome a new staff member to join our dynamic school community!
Coleridge Primary school is rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted and issituated in the centre of Rotherham. We are a one form entry primary school,who are seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and driven Level 3 EarlyYears Practitioner. We are an inclusive and friendly schoolwhich has a diverse catchment at the heart of our community. We are an Academy School, part of the CentralLearning Partnership Trust (CLPT) and work collaboratively across the 3 schoolsin our community. We strive to ensure our children receive an education whichinspires and promotes positive learning and ensure that rigorous CPD supportsall staff in becoming the best they can be.
We are looking for someone who:
- Isa committed, adaptable and caring professional, passionateabout delivering high quality support and providing an inspirational approachto learning
- Can lead by example and be a positive role model to our children
- Can demonstrate the creativity, resilience andinterpersonal skills to complement our highly effective team
- Is an effective team player and willing to be fully involved in the life of the school
- Has an eligible early years level 3 qualification (Please click here to see a list of eligible qualifications https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-list-uk-only)
- Has qualification passes in English and Math or equivalent
- Has the capacity to deliver high-quality interactions and age-appropriate interventions in the Early Years.
- Preferably has experience supporting in EYFS.
In return, we can offer:
- Enthusiastic children who aremotivated to learn
- Training in all aspects of the role
- Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards
- A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos
- Avibrant learning environment
- Anexperienced and supportive leadership team
- Governors who are committed to the well-being of all staff
If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic EarlyYears Practitioner looking to join a fantastic school in Rotherham, we wouldlove to hear from you.
The school prides itself on its welcomingand positive environment and would warmly encourage you to visit the school byprior arrangement. Please contact ourOffice Manager, Kirsten Damms at [email protected]if you would like visit school. We are proposing that visits take place on Tuesday13th of October at 4:00pm. If you are unable to visit the school,you are welcome to arrange a phone call with the Executive Headteacher for aninformal conversation about the school and its ethos.
Closing date - 12 Noon 14th of October2026
Shortlisting - Wednesday 14th of October 2026
Interviews - Friday 16th of October 2026
COMPLIANCE AND SAFEGUARDING
Please note that by submitting an application,you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly availableinformation published online (including social media platforms) as part of ourshortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.
CLPT is required under law and guidance tocheck the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will besubject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred Listcheck, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of thework for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation ofOffenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
If shortlisted for an interview you will berequired to disclose to us information about any:
adult cautions (simple or conditional);
conditional cautions;
convictions in a Court of Law; and
This information can be disclosed eitherverbally at interview or by completing a relevant conviction form afterinterview if that is your preference. It is an offence for anyone to apply fora role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant tochildren.
CHILDCARE (DISQUALIFCATION) (Applicable to Primary aged Schools)
In accordance with the ChildcareAct 2006 and the Childcare(Disqualification) Regulation 2009 the Governors are required to obtain anadditional staff disqualification declaration for employees within settingsproviding care for early years childcare (this covers the age range from birth until1st September following a child's fifth birthday i.e. up to and including reception age) or later years childcare (this covers children abovereception age but who have not attained the age of 8) in nursery, primary orsecondary school educational settings, or if when directly concerned with the management of such childcare related establishments. This declaration is toconfirm that you are not disqualified 'by association' to anyone currentlyresiding within your household who is disqualified under the Childcare(Disqualification) Regulation 2009
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK
We are legally obliged to ask you to provideevidence of your right to live and work in the UK. If you are successful, we will ask you toprovide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa of full birthcertificate and national insurance number to confirm this. (Further details are available from the UKBoarder Agency website).
CLPT is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. CLPT expects all staff and volunteers toshare this commitment.
Safer recruitment practice and pre-employmentchecks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post involves working with children andtherefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check(DBS). Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
If you are shortlisted for an interview, weshall request two references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safein Education.
The academy values diversity and inclusionwelcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Equality is promoted and the academy willguarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria ismet fully.
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