Job Description

Salary: SCP 20 - 24 - 26,409 - 29,093 FTE (Pay Award Pending)

Actual Salary: 11,517 - 12,688

Working Hours: 19 hours per week - Term time only 38 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Hallwood Primary School are looking for a

Senior Nursery Nurse with responsibility for curriculum

(19 hours per week, term time only, including 1.5 hours of planning time). This role is suited to an experienced practitioner who can take the lead in planning and preparing activities that stretch and inspire our 2-year-olds. You will play a central part in shaping the nursery curriculum, ensuring that children are engaged, challenged, and supported in all areas of learning, while working closely with the wider team to provide consistency and care.

An in-date Paediatric First Aid qualification would be a real benefit, given our timelines though training can be arranged if required. Above all, we are looking for warm, enthusiastic and creative practitioners who are excited by the chance to be part of building something special for our children and families.

Hallwood Park Primary School

is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to help lead our school through the next exciting chapter of its journey.

Now part of the Shaw Education Trust, Hallwood Park is a charming and welcoming small school set in stunning grounds, complete with a pond and allotment. Our children are happy, enthusiastic, and eager to learn - and we are proud of the nurturing, inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and driven leader to support the Headteacher in delivering the school's strategic vision. This is a pivotal role for someone who can inspire staff, drive improvement, and uphold outstanding classroom practice. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of raising standards and leading change with impact.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit school community, with the backing of a forward-thinking trust. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to play a key role in the next stage of Hallwood Park's development, we would love to hear from you.

Be part of something special. Join us at Hallwood Park - where your leadership will help shape bright futures.

We are a friendly half-form entry primary school with our own nursery, situated on a large site in a peaceful corner of the Hallwood Park Estate in Runcorn. Visitors to the school often comment on the calm, warm atmosphere around the building and are amazed at how much outdoor space we have!

We aim to create a nurturing school community, where children excel in their achievements and are inspired to continue learning in the future.

Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery nurtures its pupils by:

Providing a safe, happy school in which pastoral care is given high priority by dedicated staff; Expecting and promoting the highest standards of behaviour; Giving children an excellent, secure start to their school experience in our Nursery and establishing positive relationships with parents; Developing a strong sense of community and pride, with a "family feel" to the school.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

Join Shaw Education Trust - Support, Teach, Lead... Make the Remarkable Happen

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you'll be part of something extraordinary.

We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person--whatever their background, ability, or starting point.

Our

people are our greatest asset

, and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and professional community fuel success. Every academy in our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital part in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve--our "precious cargo." We are proud to

"exactly like nothing else" and

bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where

integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive

.

If you have the heart, passion, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our incredible team.

Support. Teach. Lead. Belong. Thrive.

Together, let's make the remarkable happen.

We believe that every child holds the power to be extraordinary!

That belief drives everything we do across our growing family of Primary schools. United by a passion for excellence, we work collaboratively--drawing on the latest research and bold innovation--to create vibrant, inspiring learning experiences that help every child shine.

Our Trust-wide, evolving

3D Primary Curriculum

and forward-thinking

Digital Strategy

are crafted to spark curiosity, fuel imagination, and immerse children in energetic, meaningful learning. We are building more than just knowledge--we're nurturing confidence, creativity, and a deep love of learning. Our schools are caring, stimulating places where children feel safe, empowered, and fully prepared for the journey ahead.

We know just how crucial these early years are! Research shows that the quality of primary education has the single greatest impact on a child's academic growth--and their social and emotional development too, but we also know we are not in this alone. A child's earliest experiences, shaped by strong partnerships between home, preschool, and school, form the foundation for lifelong success. That's why we value our families as essential partners in every step of the journey.

Unlike other MATs, we embrace the diversity of our schools and communities, and we support each one to develop bespoke programmes of study that reflect their unique context--programmes that help children explore deeper, think bigger, and dream bolder.

Our pledge is simple and powerful: to enable every child to thrive.

Please visit our Careers site for more information on Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery https://hallwood-park.schoolrecruiter.com/

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)

Support Staff only

based on working

full time, all year

- Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (

37 days holiday

rising to 39 days

after 5 years' service including Bank Holidays) Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being. Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands. Free Eye Tests Cycle to work scheme Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you

grow, contribute

and

flourish

in your role and in the Trust.
We know

our people

are the key to our success and so we're committed to ensuring the

employment experience

at

Shaw Education Trust

is a

rewarding

one.

Safer Recruitment & Equal Opportunities Statement!

Hallwood 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, click here to review Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy https://www.shaw-education.org.uk/our-trust/key-information

This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with our Trust's commitment to safer recruitment.

An enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly known as the CRB, is required. You will be asked to disclose all relevant unspent and, where applicable, unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions, and convictions.

Shaw Education Trust

is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are fully committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection processes promote equality, diversity, and inclusion at every stage.

In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CVs alone will not be accepted.

Application deadline: Thursday, 25th September 2025 at 9am

Interview date: Friday, 26th September 2025

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as we review applications on an on-going basis and interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, therefore, we encourage early applications.

Successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 19 per week

Work Location: In person