Ref
198355
Number of Posts
1
Grade
Grade 6 SCP 11.
Salary
£28142 Pro-Rata
Term
Full-time.
Perm / FTC
Fixed Term Contract.
Required
(05/01/2026 to TBA ) .
Hours
37 hours a week.
Closing Date
02/12/2025.
Location
Brookfield Park Primary School, School Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH (158 on roll)
Tel:
School website:
Summary
The Early Years Practitioner / Room Leader will oversee the operation of their room to the highest quality standards, ensuring that children are provided with the best possible environment and opportunities in which to explore, learn and develop.
The person appointed will also be required to work with the EYFS Leader and the Senior Leadership Team to provide high quality, flexible childcare for families from the local communities.
The roles and responsibilities would include the following:
Main Responsibilities
* To be responsible for and oversee the day-to-day management, organisation and smooth running of a room.
* To work and liaise as part of the EYFS team on a daily basis.
* To ensure Ofsted Early Years Foundation Stage Requirements are met and provide a high quality inclusive childcare service for children.
* Responsible for management and supervision of all staff and volunteers in the two-year-old provision.
* To ensure the EYFS curriculum is promoted and delivered within the setting and the principles of effective learning are applied.
* To be responsible for keeping children's records up to date and use next steps in planning and observation.
* To keep a register and up to date records of all children using the two-year-old provision and to give regular feedback to parents about their child's development and progress.
* To have a key role in planning and monitoring of the two-year-old provision and implementing essential policies and procedures. This will require creative thought together with an informed understanding of statutory requirements and best practice for childcare.
* To promote inclusion and equality.
* To demonstrate effective time and resource management to meet the planned needs of children and families and any anticipated demands that might be reasonably foreseen.
* The Room Leader will need to make judgments about the delegation of tasks and responsibilities to other staff in their room.
* To work alongside the EYFS Lead to plan the overall curriculum.
* To maintain equipment and resources in the two-year-old provision and ensure that the environment is clean, safe and welcoming for families and staff.
* To build good working relationships at every level. Working in partnership with parents and families is highly valued, and The Two-Year-Old Room Leader must be approachable, friendly and able to communicate effectively at all times.
* To liaise with the school SENCO and external agencies to support the individual needs of pupils and their parents.
* To provide data/monitoring information and reports as requested.
* To complete the two-year-old check and work with external agencies as necessary.
* To attend meetings with other relevant professionals and organisations and communicate with staff from a wide range of other agencies and settings.
* To follow school policies about Safeguarding and Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Confidentiality.
* To carry out any reasonable task as requested by the Headteacher.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.
Essential Qualifications
* Level 3 early years educator qualification or be approved via the new Experience-Based Route (EBR).
* Suitable level 2 or higher literacy and numeracy qualifications
Paediatric first aid training
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.