What skills and experience we're looking for
If you are looking for your next role in teaching alongside a step into leadership, we would love to hear from you! The key skills and experience we are looking for in a candidate are:
Experience of teaching in EYFS with evidence of good progress and achievement of pupils
Up to date knowledge of the national curriculum, with particular reference to EYFS
Previous experience of teaching phonics and early reading
Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a positive, productive learning environment leading to very good progress for all pupils.
A high level of literacy and numeracy skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to create an effective and stimulating learning environment.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Experience of developing positive relationships with parents, carers and other stakeholders.
Experience of using assessment and data to accurately monitor and evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback.
Ability and knowledge to use a range of strategies to manage effective learning behaviour.
Knowledge of strategies to inspire and improve outcomes for students
A solid understanding of child protection and good safeguarding practice and how to implement this in the school environment.
Show a clear understanding of the principles of equal opportunities and inclusion and the ability to put these into practice.
What the school offers its staff
We are a lovely school with a caring and supportive team of staff.
We offer our staff a range of benefits including:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information and we encourage visits to the school to get a real feel for who we are and what we can offer.
Further details about the role
We are looking for a qualified teacher currently working at M3 or upwards with experience of teaching in EYFS alongside experience of teaching phonics and early reading. Someone who has a high level of literacy and numeracy skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team with the right attitude to lead our experienced EYFS team.
As EYFS lead you will.
• Lead the EYFS curriculum and support the SLT with raising standards in Teaching and Learning.
• Set high expectations and continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning outcomes and provision across EYFS.
• Carry out day to day line management of the early years team, ensuring effective use of all staff within the team.
• Understand and carry out performance management duties for all staff within the early years phase.
• Oversee the Baseline Assessment procedures for the school
• Support behaviour management in EYFS in line with the school behaviour policy; ensuring that children understand our values from the beginning of their education at St. Peter’s.
Other responsibilities will include:
• A full-time teaching role in one of our two Reception classes, working alongside our fantastic Reception team.
• Ensure that learning is matched to individual pupils’ needs, taking into account all aspects of inclusion; using a variety of teaching methods and catering for different learning styles, ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
• Use our school tracking system (Insight) (training will be provided if required).Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use such data to improve specific aspects of teaching and plan further learning opportunities.
• Be a positive role model who consistently models the attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
Please download our recruitment pack for full details of this role.
Commitment to safeguarding
St. Peter’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The recruitment process will include an enhanced DBS check, medical screening, confirmation of right to work in the UK and all other pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment requirements. Please note that you will be asked to bring photographic ID and proof of relevant qualifications to interview. References and other pre-interview checks will be sought for shortlisted candidates. All candidates must be willing to sign a staff disqualification declaration.