Sunderland City Council Children’s Services / School
Hetton Lyons Nursery School
Address: Four Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 0AH
Tel: (0191) 5170808 or 07532816702
Email: linda.ruane@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Headteacher
Ailsa Higgins
Position
Early Years Practitioner Grade 3 – 37 hours per week (39 weeks term time) or Full time 50 weeks per year. Salary from £26,403 – £28,142 pro rota. Position to start in January 2026.
About the Role
The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, flexible early years practitioner to be part of the nursery school team. The post holder will work as part of a team at Hetton Lyons Nursery School. The successful applicant will provide high quality care and learning experiences for children aged birth to five, working in partnership with parents and carers. They will support all children including those with additional and special educational needs.
Responsibilities
* Provide high quality care and learning experiences for children aged birth to five.
* Work in partnership with parents and carers.
* Support all children, including those with additional and special educational needs.
* Report directly to the Senior Leadership Team.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare.
* Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Other Requirements
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to a criminal record check from Disclosure and Barring Services.
School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
Application Information
Application forms and further details are available by emailing the above address. Prospective applicants are welcome to contact Linda Ruane, the Business manager, for further information.
Closing Date: Friday 24th October 2025
Interviews: Week Beginning 3rd November 2025
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