11 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    4 November 2025

  • Closing date

    20 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    9 October 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Part time: 7 hours per week (Fridays) with bank work. The hours will increase as demand for places rises.

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months but could be extended

Pay scale

Grade 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

Early Years Practitioner, temporary, term time. Initially working Fridays with the option to extend hours as need grows. 7 hours (plus Bank shifts). Grade 4

St. John’s Pre-school Macclesfield are looking to appoint a temporary, term time, level 3 qualified early years practitioner to join a small, friendly, and enthusiastic team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about early education, who wants to help create a safe, caring and engaging environment for all children and families who access our setting.

Key responsibilities include ensuring child safety and well-being, adhering to all safeguarding procedures, delivering and supporting activities that inspire learning through play, and providing a caring environment that support children’s individual needs and development.

Please see the attached job description for further information regarding the position

St John the Evangelist Primary School is committed to the safety and welfare of its pupils and any job offer will be subject to the selection panel having seen evidence of qualifications; there being DBS clearance and two suitable references.

Applications must be submitted on the Diocese of Chester application form which is available from the school. If you would like a copy of the person specification and job description, please contact the school office.

For more information, contact Nicky Billngton (pre-school manager)

admin@sjsmacc.cheshire.sch.uk Tel- 01625 428 222

Closing Date- noon on Monday 20 October 2025 at 3pm

Interviews will be take place on Friday 24th October

What the school offers its staff

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small team within a fantastic, caring school community with the possibility of more hours in the future for the successful applicant. Benefits include term time working, Cheshire East pension, competitive rate of pay,training opportunities and potential career progression.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

St John's is committed to safeguarding and all applicants will be subject to enhanced checks as part of a robust and stringent vetting process.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
262 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01625428222

St John's is a caring church school who aims to grow good people who make a difference in the world.

Arranging a visit to St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@sjsmacc.cheshire.sch.uk.

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