Qualification – Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Hours – 32.5 hours per week

Weeks per Year - Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Fixed term – 15 months

 Salary - NMW age dependent (breakdown per age group as below)

• Age under 18          £11,463 per annum (£8.00 per hour)
• Age 18-20               £15,546 per annum (£10.85 per hour)
• Age 21+                  £18,211 per annum (£12.71 per hour)

Apprenticeships are high quality, work-based training programmes for people who want to develop their prospects and career. The programme provides work-based training to those who want to learn new skills and gain qualifications while working.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and caring person to undertake a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship to work with our new preschool team caring for and inspiring children aged 3-4 years.

We are looking for someone who :

• Can inspire children and make learning meaningful and enjoyable,
• Is committed to safeguarding and child welfare
• Shares our Christian values and belief that every child is unique

In return we can offer :

• A caring and supportive school community,
• Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who love learning;
• A dedicated and friendly staff team
• A strong partnership with families, governors and the parish community.

Due to the nature of the work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

This post will be based at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Norwood Crescent, Southport PR9 7DU

Closing date – Thursday 27 August 2026 (please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants)

Provisional Interview Date – Tuesday 15 September 2026* (*may be subject to change)