Vacancies

All our vacancies can also be found on the Calderdale Council Job Site.

Completed applications to be emailed to admin@heptonstallschool.co.uk by 12pm on the closing date advertised.

If you would like to visit our school before making an application please call / email us to arrange a mutually convenient time.

About Us

Set in the picturesque village of Heptonstall, high above Hebden Bridge and with magnificent views of the Calder Valley, ours is a small, happy and vibrant school of 55 pupils set at the very heart of the local community. The school was awarded a “Good” Ofsted rating in June 2023.

At Heptonstall School we aim to provide a happy, secure, and caring environment in which children are encouraged to do their best at all times – in learning and in play.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at a school where it is rare for positions to become available!

The School joined the Family of Learning Trust in December 2023.

At The Family of Learning Trust, our commitment to our pupils is that we will attract, retain and develop excellent staff. The personal welfare and professional development of staff is therefore imperative. We put our team at the heart of our vision and use their talents to achieve it. We are looking for equally committed staff to join our team.

Current Vacancies

We have following post available to commence as soon as possible

Fixed Term Early Years Practitioner

32.5 Hours per week, term time only

Actual Salary: £21, 775 to £22, 120 per annum

To commence as soon as possible.

Fixed until Friday 18th July 2025

We are looking for a knowledgeable nursery practitioner to work with the small number of reception children in our Acorn setting. The post holder will be working under the direction of the Teacher to deliver key learning goals for the youngest children in the Acorn class. We would like someone with a passion for ensuring children are educated and cared for to the highest standards and who want to work in a child-centred environment. We require an excellent team player who will support colleagues and work together to create an exciting learning experience and environment for our children. The successful candidate must have the following knowledge and experience:

• Hold a level 3 childcare/education qualification

• A thorough working knowledge of the EYFS framework and an excellent understanding of children's developmental needs.

• An excellent understanding of child protection processes, safeguarding and working with vulnerable children.

• Experience of working in an early years’ setting.

• Understand the importance of parental involvement

• Strong planning and observation skills that enable pupils to make the most of their learning.

• The ability to support the EYFS management to deliver high quality care and education in line with the setting’s policies and procedures.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

In return we will offer:

• A friendly, caring and inclusive community where everyone is valued

• A positive ethos that celebrates success at all levels

• Enthusiastic, well behaved pupils who want to learn

• A genuine commitment to CPD and collaborative learning

Benefit package includes:

• Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 16.8%

• Excellent team support and resources

Please visit our website: https://www.heptonstallschool.org.uk for an application pack.

Please note we do not accept CVs, only a fully completed Heptonstall, J, I & N School application form (available on the school website) will be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 8th November 2024 at noon

For further information about the role please view our website or contact the Executive Headteacher, Fiona Pether on 01422 842533.

You will be contacted by email to inform you if you have been selected for an interview.

The trustees of the Family of Learning Trust and the Governors of Heptonstall J, I & N School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service and other pre-employment checks before the appointment is confirmed.