Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and interactive KS1/EYFS Lead Teacher who will have responsibility for Phonics throughout the school, to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will lead our team of EYFS and KS1 teachers in planning and delivering the EYFS and KS1 curriculum, helping them develop exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. Alongside this you will lead the teaching of phonics within the school. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, experienced, dedicated teacher and leader who has a passion for teaching and learning.
Are you a creative thinker, resilient and want to make a difference every day to the children you work with? It’s not necessarily the length of your experience that we are most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
Responsibilities
* Able to inspire others to follow through strong communication skills, good influencing skills and clear thinking
* An excellent classroom practitioner with a real interest in pedagogy, with the energy and charisma to lead and motivate others
* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
* Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
* Able to develop and maintain an imaginative and inclusive learning environment
* Confident in using a range of resources to make the classroom engaging
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Able to contribute to the wider life of the trust
* Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
Qualifications and qualities
* Strong leadership and collaborative working skills
* Passion for phonics, teaching and learning, and pedagogy
* Ability to plan and deliver the EYFS and KS1 curriculum
Benefits and wellbeing
* Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career
* Coaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership team
* A comprehensive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects
About Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery and TKAT
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery currently has 198 pupils ranging from 3 - 11 years. At Willow Brook we ensure every child receives a well-rounded education, develops a lifelong love of learning and achieves their best. Our latest Ofsted Report (Nov 2022) recognised that children in Nursery and Reception classes are immersed in language. We are at the heart of the local community.
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance. TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
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