Early Years Practitioner

Herringthorpe Infant School,

Chatterton Drive,

Herringthorpe,

Rotherham,

S65 2JW

[phone removed]

www.herringthorpeinfantschool.co.uk

Temporary post to work in our Foundation Stage Unit.

Salary: Band D £26,847 - £27,274 pro rata

Hours: To start ASAP, 30 hours per week, term time only until the 31st August 2027.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a well-motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner who is committed to working in partnership with the pupils, staff, and parents/carers and will continue to build upon the excellent progress the school has already made.

The successful candidate will:

• have an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years and Child Care is essential. Please see link for guidance EYFS staff:child ratios - DfE approved qualifications - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• have high expectation of self and others.
• demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• demonstrate a commitment to personal professional development.
• have a knowledge of providing high quality learning opportunities.

We will offer you:

• a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• a school where every child really does matter.
• the opportunity to be part of an innovative learning environment.

The children would like:

• someone who makes learning fun.

Closing date: Monday 7th October 2026

Interview date: Monday 19th October 2026

School visit dates: 10.30am on Monday 28th September 2026 and 3.30pm on Friday 2nd October 2026.

Application forms/packs are available with this advertisement. It is important that if you are downloading the application form from the Rotherham website, please make sure you use the new blue application form relevant to schools.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check