Job Description

Salary

25,583 - 25,989 pro rata

Contractual hours

30

Basis

Part time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted

02/10/2025

Job reference

REQ21327



Herringthorpe Infant School

Chatterton Drive

Herringthorpe

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S65 2JW

Temporary post to work in our Foundation Stage Unit.

To start as soon as possible, working 30 hours per week, term time only until the 31st August 2026.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a well-motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner who is committed to working in partnership with the pupils, staff, and parents/carers and will continue to build upon the excellent progress the school has already made.

The successful candidate will:

have an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years and Child Care is essential. Please see link for guidance EYFS staff:child ratios - DfE approved qualifications - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) have high expectation of self and others. demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. demonstrate a commitment to personal professional development. have a knowledge of providing high quality learning opportunities.

We will offer you:

a commitment to ongoing professional development. a school where every child really does matter. the opportunity to be part of an innovative learning environment.

The children would like:

someone who makes learning fun.

Closing date: 10am Monday 13th October 2025.

Interview date: Tuesday 21st October 2025.

School visit dates: Monday 6th October 2025 and Friday 10th October 2025 @ 4pm.

Application forms/packs are available from the top right of this page. It is important that if you are downloading the application form from the Rotherham website, please make sure you use the new blue application form relevant to schools. Please return completed application forms direct to the school. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.