Early Years Lead Practitioner

The Governing Body of St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School invites applications for the position of Early Years Lead Practitioner. We seek to appoint a dedicated, experienced, and hard-working leader to work alongside our Early Years team and join our Senior Leadership Team, to continue to further develop the life of our caring and loving school, and to contribute, significantly, to our vibrant community.

St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School was established in March 2024 following the successful amalgamation of St Cecilia's Infant & Nursery School and St Cecilia's Junior School. We are committed to nurturing happy, confident children with enquiring minds. We strive to ensure that all our children, irrespective of background or ability, have the best opportunity to fully develop their talents and become well-rounded individuals, equipped with the key skills to meet future challenges. Our 'ASPIRE' core values are rooted in Gospel values and virtues, encapsulated in our mission statement: "With Jesus as our guide and walking by our side, we learn to love and love to learn."

You will be an outstanding practitioner, with a proven track record of highly effective practice, raising attainment and securing positive outcomes for pupils specifically in the Early Years Foundation Stage. You will be ready to play a pivotal role, at this exciting time, in our continuing growth and development of our newly formed primary school, which is a centre of excellence for inclusion.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who possesses strong leadership experience and a passion for the Early Years to lead on the development of EYFS in our school.

Candidates should evidence their strengths in letters of application and address the person specification below.

How to Apply - Applications will only be accepted on the CES Application Form, CVs will not be accepted. Completed application forms should be sent to Kirsty Riley via email at sbm@sccp.liverpool.sch.uk or via the school office marked for the attention of the Headteacher, Mrs Suzanne Hurst.

Closing date: 16^th March

Shortlisting: 17^th March

Interviews: 23^rd/24^th March

After School Club Manager

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic After School Club Manager who will lead in the day to day running of our After School provision. Someone who is passionate about working with children and who is committed to creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing after-school environment providing appropriate play opportunities to meet the needs of individual children from different cultures and religious backgrounds, and those at different stages of development. The successful candidate will demonstrate high standards of care, creativity, organisation, and a strong commitment to the Catholic ethos of our school.

Working hours are 20 per week (14:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday) term time only

To apply, please review the person specification and job description below and return the support staff application form along with the equal opportunities monitoring form to sbm@sccp.liverpool.sch.uk by 12 noon on Thursday, 26th March 2026.