0.6 EYFS/KS1 Teacher

Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XQ

19 days remaining to apply

Start date details
24th February 2025 (or as soon as possible)
Closing date
3 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

0.6 EYFS/KS1 Teacher job summary

We are looking to appoint an inspirational 0.6 EYFS/Year 1 classroom practitioner to join our EYFS/Year 1 team . The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent research-based practice in the EYFS and Year 1 curriculums and a genuine drive to achieve the highest standards for all children at Austin Farm Academy.

We provide a high-quality educational environment and curriculum to maximise potential and develop character in our children. Our staff work together with commitment and complete clarity of purpose, complemented by a deep understanding of each child's individual academic, social and emotional needs.

The successful candidate will:

Be a highly effective, creative teacher with a specialism and vision for the Early Years & Key Stage 1.

Be passionate about providing all children with the opportunity to succeed and progress through delivering a creative and engaging curriculum. have an excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework and KS1 National Curriculum.

Be open to new and innovative approaches to teaching and learning within an EYFS/Year 1 mixed class.

Be motivated by research and professional development.

Have strong inter-personal skills to forge positive relationships within the school’s community.

Have high expectations of behaviour and a commitment for excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.

We will offer you:

A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethos.

Happy, enthusiastic children with positive attitudes.

A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children.

A commitment to high quality continued professional development.

Opportunities to work closely with other Westcountry Schools Trust schools sharing best practice.

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 3rd February 2025 and interviews will be held on Friday 7th February 2025. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged, please contact the school on 01752 705367 or email mailbox@austinfarmacademy.com for further details and to arrange a visit.

Austin Farm Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS Check.

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 the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.