Job Description

Vale View Primary School

Mill Lane

Reddish

Stockport

SK5 6TP

0161 221 0118

Email:

admin@valeview.stockport.sch.uk

Post:

Early Years Educator

Hours of Post:

32.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am 3.30pm, term time only

Contract:

Fixed term for 1 year to cover maternity leave

Start date:

3rd February 2026



Vale View Primary School currently has an exciting vacancy for an effective full time Early Years Educator (Level 3) to cover a maternity leave. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an early year's setting and hold a relevant early year's level 3 qualification. You will work with our caring and dedicated team to support children's early learning and development by providing high quality learning opportunities and care. The post will be fixed term to cover a maternity leave.



Vale View Primary is a larger than average school situated at the heart of the local community. Our vision is to work with our families to ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We do this by ensuring children have access to a wide range of experiences through a broad and rich curriculum.



We are committed to developing our staff team and providing opportunities for self-development and career progression. You will work with a highly committed and experienced team to build on and develop the success of the school.



If you are highly motivated and passionate about inspiring children and making a difference, we would like to meet you.

About you:

You will hold a relevant Level 3 Early Year's qualification

You will have successful experience of working in an early year's setting

You will have a good working knowledge of the EYFS framework and be able to put the principles into practice

You will have knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and have experience of working to support children who have special educational needs

You will have excellent literacy (Level 2 qualification), numeracy and IT skills

You will be committed, motivated, enthusiastic and flexible

You will enjoy working as part of a team

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with parents, staff and outside agencies

You will have a sound knowledge of safeguarding

About us:

Our pupils are enthusiastic and are proud of their school

We have a highly committed team of professionals

We offer an excellent working environment and high-quality resources

We provide opportunities to take part in high quality CPD and work with colleagues from beyond our school

The support of a committed and experienced Local Governing Body



This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly dedicated and friendly team. If you would like to visit the school, please contact the School Business Manager, Miss Georgina White for further information on the phone number or email address above.



The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here.



Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.



Vale View Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date:

Friday 9 January 2026

Interviews:

W/C Monday 12 January 2026



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