Job Description

Wigan


Term Time


12.21 - 13.21 per hour


Temporary


Expires 19/10/2025

About the Role

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Please note the employer for this position is Newton Westpark Nursery, not Wigan Council

Newton Westpark Nursery

Tennyson Avenue

Leigh

WN7 5JY

Salary:

12.21 per hour for Level 2

13.21 per hour for Level 3

37.5 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year plus 3 training days

Temporary to cover Maternity

Required as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic childcare professional to work in our well-established nursery which is at the heart of a thriving community. The ideal applicant will have experience of working with children ages 2-4 and their families and must have a commitment to quality Early Years provision holding a minimum of Level 2 Early Years qualification, NNEB, BTEC in Nursery Nursing or equivalent in Childcare and Education.


The hours of work are 8.30am to 4.30pm (37.5hrs.) The role will be term time plus 3 training days and the hourly rate of pay is 12.21 (Level 2) / 13.21 (Level 3.) This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave.


Applicants are warmly invited to visit ahead of application closing date and this can be arranged by contacting Gemma Hardbarker, Nursery Manager on 01942 606834.


Applications forms are returnable to the school.


If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 606834 E-mail: bman@admin.newtonwestpark.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.newtonwestparknursery.co.uk

Interview date: Wednesday 22

nd

October 2025

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Application Form Job Profile Childcare Disqualification Requirements DBS Policy Statement Schools Guidance for Safer Work Practices

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