EYFS Lead Main Scale Teacher
Palfrey Infant School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4HYThis job expired on 27 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
27 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS-UPS includes TLR2 payment
Additional allowances
Includes TLR2 payment
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting, rewarding and rare opportunity has arisen for an EYFS Lead to join our forward-thinking school as we undertake exciting changes. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record of success in outcomes for children in early years and a passion to make the learning experience for each and every one of our children the very BEST it can be.
We are a three-form entry Infant School with a vibrant nursery; our children love coming to school to learn. The successful candidate will be working with very supportive and experienced SLT colleagues and a collaborative EYFS team of teachers and teaching assistants.
We are looking for:
- Effective, good and outstanding classroom practice
- A passion for learning and the curriculum
- Someone who is looking to develop their leadership and management experience alongside their pedagogical skills and knowledge
- A team player, who works well with others and has the capacity to build and maintain strong professional relationships
- A creative thinker who is solution-focused
- High expectations of self and others
- Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour
- A clear understanding of standards and accountability
- An intimate knowledge of the new EYFS framework
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A positive, non-discriminatory ethos
- Positive and engaged pupils who are happy and eager to learn
- A resource rich provision
- A strong ethos of professional learning
- An enthusiastic and professional team where everyone leads and is committed to further developing outstanding practice
- Staff who provide outstanding levels of care, guidance and support to the pupils and each other
- A supportive and actively involved Governing Body
- The opportunity to make a difference
Further details about the role
The successful candidate will join our enthusiastic and dedicated team and support the aims, commitment and ethos of Palfrey Infant School. We believe that it is our responsibility to ensure pupils have the very BEST opportunities to fulfil their potential and develop a strong self-belief. Our commitment to CPD will ensure you are supported in developing and enhancing your professional skills to secure outstanding practice.
Please complete the application form and return with a letter in support of your application (maximum of 2 sides A4). Please state your curriculum strengths and interests and expand on your leadership and management skills on the application form and accompanying letter.
Full application details and form are available here:
https://www.palfreyinfant.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=19
The School is committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects
all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this
commitment. All appointments are
subject to a clear enhanced criminal record check via a DBS.
Commitment to safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Safer recruitment applies to all roles in school including volunteers and governors as well as paid employment.
For more information see our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy 2022 available here: https://www.palfreyinfant.co.uk/policies/
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About Palfrey Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 339 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Palfrey Infant School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@palfreyinfant.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01922 720713
Palfrey Infants is proud to serve the local community. We are a large multi-ethnic Infant School with
nursery. Many pupils are now the second or even third generation to attend the school. We pride
ourselves on providing the best possible start to each child’s learning journey.
At Palfrey Infants School you will find a happy and friendly atmosphere, commented on by all who visit.
Our children are extremely happy here and 'we' are very proud of them. Our dedicated staff, together with parents, carers and governors are committed to creating and
sustaining a healthy, caring and happy school community that values every member as an individual and
provides children with first class learning experience in order for them to reach their potential.
Arranging a visit to Palfrey Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@palfreyinfant.co.uk.
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