Overview
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you ready to take that next step in your career or already a strong leader looking to take on a new challenge? We are seeking to appoint an Early Years Leader with exceptional Early Years knowledge who will take charge of our Reception classes at St Michael’s and lead the strategic development of the Early Years. You will be able to flourish as both a practitioner and a leader with a supportive team around you and within a positive environment. Joining our Senior Leadership Team and receiving support from our Deputy and Headteacher, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the Early Years as well as contributing to the strategic direction of Early Years in our school. This is an exciting opportunity to use your strong pedagogy and philosophy for Early Years, along with your creative flair and zest for learning, to lead our EYFS team towards becoming a beacon of excellence.
Responsibilities
* Be a proven strong EYFS teacher who has a clear understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum.
* Have leadership skills that enable staff to flourish and pupils to reach their potential, underpinned by a strong personal philosophy and clear pedagogical subject knowledge.
* Be happy to support the Church of England ethos of our school through our school values.
* Be dedicated to raising standards and removing barriers to learning for all pupils.
* Have high expectations of themselves and pupils with a positive, can do and proactive nature.
* Commit to developing an engaging and exciting curriculum based on practical and first-hand learning experiences set within a very strong learning environment.
What the school offers its staff
As part of St Christopher’s Trust, we can offer a fantastic range of professional development opportunities whatever your career stage. We are looking for leaders that relish a challenge, stand out from the crowd and really want to make a difference.
* Supportive staff and an experienced team
* A supportive community of parents
* Children who are happy and motivated to learn and a supportive, welcoming and hardworking staff team
* A strong track record of career progression
* A good school (Ofsted 2025) with aspirations to become a beacon school
* A welcoming, nurturing school with a strong ethos and set of values that underpin all that we do
Further details about the role
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
Please visit the below link for information on how to apply:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies
If you have any queries when applying for this role, please contact The People Team (HR) via email: people@stcmat.org
Applications need to be completed by 9am on Monday 20th October. Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd October.
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Safeguarding
Our commitment to EDI: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.
Commitment to safeguarding: Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We encourage you to review our Trust policies and safeguarding information at the Trust policies site:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies
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