15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    30 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): 7.5 hours per week. 11.55 to 1.25pm (1.5) hours per day, Monday to Friday.

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 1, SCP 3, £24,796 (pro rata) £4212.37 (actual salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

Is engaging, a good communicator and prepared to work using their own initiative to ensure our children are safe, stimulated, and good standards of behaviour are maintained. Duties will vary from supervising lunch in the hall to administering general first aid and encouraging safe play activities for the children. Good written skills and basic IT experience is essential.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

  • A friendly and welcoming school
  • Happy, kind and enthusiastic children
  • A supportive staff and governor team
  • A commitment to your professional development
  • A positive ethos where everyone is valued and respected.

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.

If you think you are the right person to join our team we would love to hear from you.

The Trust application form is attached to this advert and these should be returned to Vicky Abdy by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 15th July 2026, by email to abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk.

Interviews will be held on the 16th and 17th July 2026.

Further details are included in the job description. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Services DBS check in line with section 115 of the Police Act 1997. A 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants

We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children; we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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.

Additional documents

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

About Dobcroft Nursery Infant School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
School size
Up to 270 pupils
Age range
3 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0114 2368099

Our school is committed to high quality education that enables each child to reach its highest potential. We encourage each child and family to make the most of the opportunities that we can provide for them at this school.

Our aim at Dobcroft Infant School is to provide a foundation for fulfilled lives, inspiring confident and happy learners whilst giving your child the best possible educational opportunity within a happy, caring, stimulating and disciplined environment.

Arranging a visit to Dobcroft Nursery Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk.

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