We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Here at Wollescote Primary School we have the values of Be Proud, Be Positive and Be Polite that reflects our ethos of putting the children and the community at the heart of all we do. We are a diverse primary school, with a lot to be proud of. We offer a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children and adults feel safe, valued and are encouraged and supported to achieve the very best that they can. We are looking for a Early Years Professional to join our team. You will be able to lead the education and care of all children within the Nursery School We can provide support to the SLT (Senior Leadership Team) with pedagogy, teaching and learning across the school You will ensure the Nursery School meets all of the education and welfare requirements of the Statutory Early Years Foundation Stage What the school offers its staff: Highly motivated staff A leadership team whose focus is on improving outcomes for our children Children who value learning and supportive parents An ethos of valuing staff and their Professional Development A stimulating learning environment which is conducive to learning Competitive salary The Early Years Professional role will be 20 hours per week (8.30am - 12.30pm Monday to Friday) term time only, 39 weeks. This vacancy is temporary to cover the whole of the Summer Term All staff in school will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements and the allocation of duties in pursuance of raising pupil achievement. Any changes will take account of salary/ status/hours and will be subject to discussion, in accordance with the guidance note on contractual changes. We welcome visits to the school and would encourage candidates to get in touch. If you would like more information about the post or an informal conversation with our Headteacher, Miss Lynne Hudson, please email: infowollescote.dudley.sch.uk or call the school on 01384 818500. Closing date: Sunday 23rd March 2025 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview. N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcingdudley.gov.uk If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/ If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcingdudley.gov.uk Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at http://www.dudley.gov.uk/ LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents Job Description and Person Specification