Please note the employer for this position is The Wings CE Trust, not Wigan Council
To be based at:
Little Lions Nursery
St Mark’s CE Primary School
Alexandra Street
Newtown
Wigan
WN5 9DS
Salary: Grade 3, £17,892 - £18,460 per annum. £12.85 - £13.26 per hour
32 hours per week, term time only
Required for start as soon as satisfactory references and checks complete
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in nurturing and developing the potential of all young children in our care. This position requires a strong commitment to providing high-quality childcare and early childhood education, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met in a safe and stimulating environment.
Come and play a key role in our successful and transformational approach to learning at The Wings’ by providing modern, relevant and exciting opportunities to our amazing children.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust, and applicants must feel comfortable in contributing to the ethos of a church school.
The successful candidate would:
Be flexible and open to new ideas
Be a team player
Fully support the ethos and aims of the school
Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
Ensure the wellbeing of the children is always maintained
Follow and understand the EYFS framework
The Wings’ CE Trust can offer:
An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors, and parents.
A team of dedicated and hardworking staff
A welcoming and friendly Christian ethos
Excellent CPD opportunities and access to a library of on-line training courses
Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
A range of employee benefits which support your wellbeing that includes a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Staff Flu vaccinations
You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
The Wings CE Trust is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that after considering the post details and School information available on the website that you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.
All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 748618 E-mail: recruitment@thewings.org.uk Website:
Closing date: 22/02/2026
Interview date: To Be Confirmed
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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