Overview
We are seeking an inspirational and experienced Early Years’ teacher, who has what it takes to distinguish themselves from the ordinary. The post is on a fixed term contract, initially for one term. This opportunity would suit a resourceful and highly-approachable candidate, who is an excellent classroom practitioner, ensures high academic standards and engenders a love of learning, enquiry and curiosity. A warm manner, initiative and excellent organisation and communication skills are central to this role, along with an ability to build a strong rapport with pupils, colleagues and parents.
Responsibilities
* Motivate and stimulate a child's learning abilities, often encouraging learning through experience; provide pastoral care and support to children within a secure learning environment.
* Assist with the development of a child's personal, social, language and physical coordination abilities.
* Develop and produce visual aids and teaching resources.
* Encourage mathematical and creative development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play.
* Help children develop curiosity and knowledge.
* Work with others, including teaching assistants and nursery nurses as well as volunteer helpers, to plan and coordinate work both indoors and outdoors.
* Share knowledge gained with other practitioners and build and maintain strong professional relationships with parents.
* Observe, assess and record each child’s progress.
* Ensure the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the setting.
* Attend staff meetings and staff training days.
* Keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice.
Classroom management
* Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all members of staff.
* Provide support and guidance and supervision for Teaching Assistants.
* Organise and manage the day-to-day running of early years teaching within your classroom, including efficient use of teaching resources.
* Assist in the induction process for new members of staff within Early Years.
* Support any Early Years with external accreditations.
* Stimulate colleagues and pupils alike by creating a supportive, challenging and positive environment.
* Manage own professional development by attending training opportunities such as in-service training.
* Keep up-to-date with current developments and progression in early years.
Communication
* Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with parents and colleagues.
* Ensure parents are well-informed about the curriculum as well as their child’s progress and targets.
* Liaise with other colleagues to ensure a smooth transition for all pupils through their early years journey.
Additional Duties
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils.
* Ensure a high standard of care for pupils is consistently maintained.
* Act as a role model for members of staff and pupils.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Essential: Educated to A-level or above, including a minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) grade C in maths and English.
* Desirable: Paediatric First aid training.
* Desirable: Recent formal safeguarding training.
Experience
* Essential: Experience of classroom supervision in an EYFS environment.
* Essential: Demonstrable experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching.
* Essential: Experience monitoring and recording pupils’ academic development in an Early Years environment.
* Desirable: Experience of Early Years’ teaching.
* Desirable: Experience of working with pupils with SEND, and pupils with social and emotional difficulties.
* Desirable: Experience of online learning journals.
Knowledge And Skills
* Knowledge and understanding of child protection, safeguarding policies and Early Years Framework.
* Knowledge of current legislation and the application of such in schools.
* An ability to assist in curricular development and a clear understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues in relation to EYFS.
* Creative and stimulating teaching strategies which engage and motivate pupils.
* Knowledge of the principles of good practice relating to staff supervision.
* An ability to identify problem areas and suggest appropriate measures for improvement; maintain consistently high standards and ensure quality of teaching.
* An ability to promote and sustain high standards for pupils; a wide knowledge of educational terminology; a clear understanding of child development and how this contributes to teaching strategies and learning styles.
Personal Qualities
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to engage effectively and professionally with parents/carers.
* Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships.
* Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload (managing self) and, if necessary, the workload of others (managing others).
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Ability to model good practice and engage in self-reflection.
* Flexible, reliable, enthusiastic and patient; inspiring and influential.
* Ability to take control, lead and manage situations within the classroom.
* Consistent in modelling good practice and behaviour.
* A current enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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