
Class Teacher (EYFS)
Ryders Hayes School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 4HXThis job expired on 6 February 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
28 April 2025
Closing date
6 February 2025 at 8:32am
Date listed
31 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours per week full time Monday to Friday. Can be flexible to suit part time staff,
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £31,650 and £49,084
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Board of Trustees is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and dynamic EYFS Class Teacher to complement our hard-working team from April 2025 (Summer Term) onwards, who will:
inspire pupils, colleagues and parents;
drive teaching and learning in the classroom and through strong subject leadership and as part of a curriculum team;
bring fresh ideas and challenge; have high expectations for themselves and all our pupils;
be resilient and have a positive mind-set to work in this fast-paced and exciting environment.
strengthen the EYFS phase with a wealth of experience
have strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and early learning pedagogy
model and understand what great teaching in EYFS looks like
can bring commitment, enthusiasm and energy to this post
demonstrate excellent emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in partnership with our staff; a range of professionals, partners, pupils, parents and trustees
be generous with their time because they want the very best outcomes for pupils
see solutions rather than problems and who embraces teamwork
champion our high standards of pupil behaviour and expectations of good character
have wider impact beyond the classroom
is keen and willing to engage in and promote evidence-based research and interventions
have passion to fight for our children’s success, wellbeing and their futures
JOB DESCRIPTION
Teaching and Learning
Plan dynamic, engaging and progressive learning experiences that foster pupils’ development by:
Setting clear, purposeful learning objectives tailored to the subject matter and children’s abilities.
Considering individual needs and interests to deliver meaningful learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
Designing stimulating tasks for whole-class teaching, small group work, and child-initiated exploration.
Establishing clear targets that build upon pupils’ prior achievements.
Develop and maintain a vibrant, inspiring classroom environment that encourages curiosity, excitement, and independent exploration. Establish a safe, clean and secure learning environment.
Use assessment data to track pupil progress, inform future teaching strategies, and guide lesson planning.
Have a good understanding of the end of key stage expectations to ensure that all pupils make expected progress towards aspirational targets
Champions our high standards of pupil behaviour and expectations of good character
Seek and implement creative opportunities that support children’s spiritual, moral, social, and cultural growth.
Use a variety of teaching methods to capture children’s interest; think ‘out of the box’ and contribute to our vision with their creativity
Conduct
Uphold and promote the school’s ethos and values. To be a good role model for the children.
Follow school policies, including those related to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.
Collaborate with staff and communicate professionally with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
Set high expectations for children’s behaviour.
Follow school policies, including those related to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.
Collaborate with staff and communicate professionally with pupils, parents, and colleagues. Be a good team player.
Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school
Proactively participate with the performance management and appraisal process.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
High-quality Early Years training and professional development opportunities.
Opportunity to teach within an Outstanding EYFS provision (Ofsted 2023)
the opportunity to make a difference to our happy and successful school, with the pupil at the heart of every decision.
A school open to new ideas and challenges; keen to adopt evidence-informed practice and willing to embrace change for the good of the school and partner schools.
extensive CPD opportunities and investment in your career.
Additional benefits as an Academy employee (including childcare, please see our attached People Strategy)
Flexible working opportunities
Further details about the role
Commitment to safeguarding
At Ryders Hayes we take Safeguarding very seriously and expect all staff, visitors and parents to comply with our safeguarding expectations.
We are committed to safeguarding children and young people and we expect everyone who works in our school to share this commitment.
Adults in our school take all welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk to us about anything that may worry them.
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About Ryders Hayes School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 450 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ryders Hayes School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- r.johal@ryders-hayes.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01922 683008
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Arranging a visit to Ryders Hayes School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.johal@ryders-hayes.co.uk.
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