Archibald First School, Archibald Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1EB
Fixed Term 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027 in the first instance
Two Days a Week: Preferably Wednesday and Thursday. A Tuesday and Wednesday could be considered.
The governors wish to appoint a creative, talented and innovative class teacher with proven experience in EYFS who has a passion for supporting children’s learning to enable them to achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to working as part of a highly successful team, the aim of which is to ensure that all children receive outstanding and inspirational educational experiences, which help them fulfil their potential.
The role will be initially based within our Reception team covering a class for 1 day and providing PPA cover for the two Reception teachers on the other day.
As for all members of staff at Archibald, the successful candidate will actively endorse and deliver the vision of our school, ‘having fun, learning together’, whilst facilitating all children to be curious, caring, creative and courageous.
We are looking for a skilled and effective practitioner with passion, enthusiasm and energy who:
* Is an excellent teacher!
* Has a positive attitude and outlook
* Is creative and proactive in their approach to teaching and learning
* Is flexible and can use their initiative to meet the needs of the children and the demands of EYFS
* Is an inclusive practitioner with ambitious standards and high expectations for all pupils
* Has experience of teaching in EYFS
* Is well organised and highly motivated.
* Leads by example with integrity, positivity and resilience
* Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoys working in a team.
* Can support subject development of a subject across the school.
* Has worked as a successful job share previously.
In return, we offer:
* A supportive Headteacher and Governing Body
* A dedicated staff team
* Happy, enthusiastic children
* High parental engagement
* A vibrant and cohesive school
* An inclusive and supportive working environment
* Collaborative working with the Gosforth Schools’ Trust
Archibald First School is an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school by arrangement. To organise a visit, please email Mrs R Turner via office@archibaldfirstschool.co.uk. Visits can be arranged for prior to the closing date.
Application forms, person specification, job description and further information are available on the website www.archibaldfirstschool.co.uk.
Applications should be sent to office@archibaldfirstschool.co.uk marked for the attention of Mrs. R. Turner. Candidates will be requested to sign all documentation in person if successfully short listed. Postal applications should also be sent for the attention of Mrs. R. Turner.
The closing date for applications in 9am on Wednesday 3rd June and observations and interviews will take place the week of the 8th June.
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