Early Years Lead
Windhill21, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NEThis job expired on 12 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
12 April 2024 at 8:22am
Date listed
7 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale to Upper Pay Scale (inc fringe allowance)
What skills and experience we're looking for
You need to have:
- a clear understanding of quality learning
- evidence of excellent practice
- high expectations of yourself and others
- an open-minded approach to self-development
- a creative approach to learning
- enthusiasm and passion
- ability to lead a team
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to work in an ‘outstanding’ school – awarded by OFSTED in October 2018
- 21st century-minded school - a forward thinking, well-resourced school with superior ICT facilities
- A position in an outstanding learning culture
- Coaching, mentoring and team-teaching approach to improvement
- Opportunities to lead
- Performance rewards
- Project payments
- Outstanding CPD-Maths Mastery,Oracy, Growth Mindset, Peer Critique, Using Drama techniques to enthuse and inspire the curriculum, and much more...
- Supportive staff who embrace a team approach
Commitment to safeguarding
Windhill21 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of Academy’s pre-employment checks. Please note that additional information referring to the Disclosure and Barring Service is in the guidance notes to the application form. If you are invited to an interview you will receive more information.
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About Windhill21
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 448 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Windhill21 website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@windhill.herts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01279 696850
Windhill21 is an academy where every child is valued; a school which ignites the spark of curiosity, creativity and individuality. It is through our inspirational teaching and a culture of possibility that the children at Windhill21 achieve their potential. We believe that a ‘growth mindset’ attitude is essential; a belief that hard work and effort leads to success, not just natural talent or ability. Our outstanding OFSTED report (October 2018) and exceptional academic standards are only part of the story. Through dynamic teaching methods and an inspirational ethos, our children will inherit a lifelong zest for learning; building high self-esteem and a strong determination to succeed. The children at Windhill21 are encouraged to explore, invent and create. By steering their natural curiosity, we inspire children to be confident, bold and resilient, needing challenge.
We live in a global society and it is imperative that young people have an understanding of how their actions and choices impact on the lives of others. Our children represent our diverse community and we value the children’s varied contributions. With this in mind, we are committed to developing an inquiry based international curriculum at Windhill21.
Alongside this, we recognise that ICT is progressing at an ever accelerating rate with the capability of exciting and enhancing our curriculum.
Come and see our impressive range of technology we offer and how it is used to enthuse, inspire and immerse the children in their learning.
The strong team of Windhill21 consists of outstanding staff and governors who work tirelessly together using their expertise, enthusiasm and experience to move our school forward. Our dynamic approach and dedication will ensure continuing rewards for Windhill21. Rigour and accountability will be maintained along with a will for everyone, pupils and staff alike, to continue to enjoy success.
If the idea of working at Windhill21 excites you and you feel you have the skills detailed in the person specification, we will be delighted to receive your application.
Arranging a visit to Windhill21
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@windhill.herts.sch.uk.
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