KS1 Lead
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LN20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time, Monday-Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M3-UP3
Additional allowances
You will be paid a TLR2a.
What skills and experience we're looking for
The school
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is a friendly, welcoming, and creative school with an inclusive ethos. We have a 26 place pre-school and three form entry (90 children in each year) foundation stage two and KS1. The school is in south west Sheffield, in the Millhouses region. We are proud of our children who are enthusiastic, kind and happy.
The role – KS1 Lead
Dobcroft Nursery Infants have an exciting opportunity for a talented and caring candidate to join our team as a KS1 Lead. Our aim is “To provide a foundation for fulfilled lives, inspiring confident and happy learners”. We do this through having high aspirations and expectations for the children in our care and they are at the heart of everything we do.
What the school offers its staff
We are a trauma informed school and are therefore seeking someone with a genuine passion for developing positive relationships and a commitment to providing a relational approach to supporting children, particularly those with special needs. If you enjoy leading a collaborative team and have a passion for teaching, we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of leading a team or is looking for leadership as the next step in their career progression (training will be provided).
- Is enthusiastic about working with young children and has a positive attitude.
- Has experience of working with KS1 and/or EYFS children.
- Be an enthusiastic and engaging teacher who inspires young learners.
- Has a commitment to inclusivity.
- Is committed to providing high quality and enjoyable learning opportunities for pupils.
- Is an effective and reflective practitioner with a desire to learn and develop.
- Works well as part of a team and have good interpersonal skills with colleagues, children and parents.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children; we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Dobcroft Nursery Infant School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 270 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Dobcroft Nursery Infant School website
- Email address
- abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142368099
Our school is committed to high quality education that enables each child to reach its highest potential. We encourage each child and family to make the most of the opportunities that we can provide for them at this school.
Our aim at Dobcroft Infant School is to provide a foundation for fulfilled lives, inspiring confident and happy learners whilst giving your child the best possible educational opportunity within a happy, caring, stimulating and disciplined environment.
Arranging a visit to Dobcroft Nursery Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk.
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