Job Description

Salary

Band E - 26,403 - 28,142 Pro Rata

Contractual hours

30.5

Basis

Part time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted

22/10/2025

Job reference

REQ21516



Ferham Primary School - James Montgomery Academy Trust

The Ferham Centre

Ferham Road

Rotherham

S61 1AP

Permanent, 30.50 hours per week, 8:20am - 3:20pm Monday to Friday. Term Time.

Vacancy Reference FEP/ 10/25/EYFS

Application process

Closing Date: Thursday 13th November 2025 at noon.

Shortlisting Date: Thursday 13th November 2025.

Interview Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Ferham Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and experienced

Early Years Practitioner

to join our talented and committed team.

Ferham Primary School has been transformed in the last 4 years; our beautiful and well-resourced EYFS is now a significant strength of the school with its carefully constructed curriculum to ensure a strong start for our youngest pupils.

Take a look at our brilliant unit on our website: https://www.ferhamprimary.org.uk/

What we're looking for is someone who:

Holds a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years education or equivalent Has recent, successful experience of working with children in an EYFS setting Demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the

Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage

Understands how young children learn best - particularly through play and exploration Can support high-quality interactions and language development Is able to work flexibly as part of a team and use their initiative when required Can contribute to planning, assessment, and the organisation of a purposeful and engaging EYFS environment Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer:

A truly inclusive school community where all pupils, families and staff are welcome, valued and represented An EYFS unit which is Speech, Language and Communication Needs accredited (SLCN friendly) Children who quickly learn to enjoy school and learning A well-resourced and stimulating learning environment A dedicated and experienced Early Years team Opportunities for training and continued professional development A chance to Make a Difference.

Safeguarding:

Ferham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All appointments are subject to appropriate vetting checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

As an organisation using the DBS to assess applicants' suitability for positions included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order, we comply fully with the DBS Code of Practice. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants and staff, regardless of background. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us - this will depend on the nature of the role and the details of any offences.

If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a Criminal Records Declaration Form. Any relevant disclosures will be discussed openly and fairly prior to any offer of employment. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in the withdrawal of an offer or dismissal.

Application Process

Please email your completed application form, clearly marked with the vacancy reference, to: school@fep.jmat.org.uk

or complete the online application form via the Teaching Vacancies Portal -

Ferham Primary School Rotherham Job Vacancies

For enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office via 01709 740962 or email us school@fep.jmat.org.uk

To find out more about our school, please visit: https://www.ferhamprimary.org.uk/ or find us on X (Twitter) @PrimaryFerham.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please come and visit our school to see how special it is for yourself.