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Early Years Reception Class Teacher

Morley Memorial Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7TX

Deadline is today

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  7 May 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR-UPR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2.1 may be available to exceptional candidates with leadership skills and experience.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Are you a creative Early Years teacher with high expectations?

• Do you have at least 2 years experience teaching in Reception?

• Do you want to be part of a successful Cambridge city school team?

Morley Memorial Primary School is a happy, inclusive 2 form entry school located in Cambridge. We are a successful school with values at the heart of what we do and a mission to make learning truly irresistible through our creative curriculum.

Our current Early Years lead will be remaining on our team but taking up a new opportunity in school so we are looking for an experienced, passionate and talented Reception class teacher to join our friendly team. (A TLR 2.1 may be available for those with the skills and experience to provide leadership of a phase or core aspect of whole school life )

We are particularly interested in practitioners with at least 2 years experience in Reception who:

• are reflective and able to evaluate the impact of their teaching
• are able to use assessment information effectively to further progress
• are committed to giving and acting upon high quality feedback
• are able to work collaboratively and contribute positively to our school community
• share our belief that learning should be challenging as well as fun.
• understand the importance of building positive relationships with children, colleagues and families
• are willing to engage with and carry out action research as part of our Visible Learning professional development

What the school offers its staff

We are a forward thinking school with strong teaching, leadership and support teams. We offer excellent professional development opportunities, opportunities to work collaboratively and opportunities to develop leadership skills.

‘The school prioritises developing staff expertise…Staff feel valued and well supported. They appreciate that leaders are considerate of their well-being and workload’ Ofsted Feb 2024

We have high expectations but offer the support needed for everyone in our team to flourish.

Further details about the role

You will find lots of information on our website but we are also happy to arrange an informal chat if you are interested in applying. Candidates are strongly encouraged to arrange to visit the school.

Applications to be received before 10 am Tuesday 7th May. Interviews will take place on Friday 10th May.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

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About Morley Memorial Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 398 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Morley Memorial Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@morley.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01223 508786
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/morley-memorial-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Morley Memorial Primary School is a happy and inclusive 2 form entry school located in Cambridge. We are a successful school with values at the heart of what we do and a mission to make learning truly irresistible through our creative curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Morley Memorial Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@morley.cambs.sch.uk.

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