Vacancies
We currently have two vacancies:
- M1 to M2 Class Teacher (to initially work in our Nursery Class)
- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant (also initially to work in our Nursery Class).
M1 to M2 Class Teacher (Closing date: Thursday 26th June 2025 - at 09:00).
Role: Early Years Class Teacher (Nursery)
Salary: MPS M1 – M2
Contract: Full Time
Start Date: September 2025
The headteacher and governors at Halton Lodge Primary School wish to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Early Years Class Teacher who has the drive, vision, energy and commitment to join our hardworking and passionate team. Initially, the post will be to teach in our new school-based Nursery class – which will open in September 2025 – but the person we appoint must also have the skills and ability to also work across the primary age range (EYFS, KS1 and KS2) if needed.
We are looking to appoint an individual who:
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner who values all children;
- Knowledge and understanding of what constitutes excellent provision and outcomes for learners in an EYFS setting;
- Has comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS curriculum;
- Demonstrates high expectations of individual achievement and behaviour;
- Is creative and enthusiastic;
- Has good organisational and interpersonal skills;
- Has flair, talent and initiative;
- Demonstrates a commitment to raising standards;
- Is able to work in close partnership with the other members of the Early Years provision at our school ( and with the whole school and Weaver Trust community).
The successful applicant will benefit from:
- Support, inspiration, passion, creativity and the chance to make a real difference to children’s lifelong learning;
- The privilege of engaging with children who enjoy school and rise to the challenges it provides;
- Support and line management by our experienced Early Years Lead – who will also act as an ECT Mentor;
- The opportunity to further develop their skills through a bespoke career pathway, available to all working for Weaver Trust.
If you have the skills, energy and enthusiasm to successfully do this job we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please complete an application form and provide a supporting statement outlining your interest and suitability for this role - expressing how you feel you could contribute further to meet the needs of our pupils - on no more than 1 side of A4 (Arial, Size 10).
Please send your application FAO Anthony Hilldrup (Headteacher), at head@haltonlodgeps.org.uk
Closing date: 9:00am on Thursday 26th June 2025
Observations and Interviews: To take place week commencing 30th June 2025
Our schools and Weaver Trust place the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants will be subject to a stringent vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check and induction process.
Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Closing date: Monday 23rd June 2025 - at 09:00).
Role: Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location: Halton Lodge Primary School
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 4-6
FTE: £24,404 to £25,183 Actual Salary Pro-Rata: £18,519 to £19,110
Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year initially
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (full time). Term Time only (39 weeks).
Start Date: September 2025
The Headteacher and Governors Halton Lodge Primary School (soon to become Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School) wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work alongside our Early Years team, to work with and support the children in our Nursery and Reception classes. This position will be temporary (fixed term) in the first instance but will hopefully become a permanent position once the number of children who attend our new school-based nursery make this viable.
At Halton Lodge Primary School, we can offer you:
- Polite and inquisitive children who are keen to learn,
- A friendly, hardworking team of staff that have extremely high expectations,
- A supportive leadership team who promote a collaborative working culture and value the development of all employees.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of working with children aged 3 – 5 years,
- Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in childcare,
- Demonstrate high expectations of individual achievement and behaviour,
- Be creative and enthusiastic,
- Have good organisational and interpersonal skills,
- Have flair, talent and initiative,
- Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards.
- Be able to work in close partnership with the whole school community.
If you have the skills, energy and enthusiasm to successfully do this job, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please complete an application form, and provide a supporting statement outlining your interest, expressing how you feel you could contribute to our school in the role.
Please email your application for the attention of our Headteacher, Mr Anthony Hilldrup, at head@haltonlodgeps.org.uk
Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 23rd June 2025
Interviews (including a short observation): week commencing 30th June 2025
Our school and Weaver Trust place the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants will be subject to a stringent vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check and induction process.
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