Maternity Cover Part Time 0.4 EYFS Teacher

Southwater Infant Academy, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9JH

25 days remaining to apply

Start date details
February 2025
Closing date
21 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 September 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 2 Days Thursday to Friday
Contract type: Fixed term - 6 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

an exemplary teacher of EYFS children
passionate about young children and who strives to improve their outcomes
a reflective practitioner with a desire to develop
able to establish positive working relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
an excellent communicator
prepared to take an active part in all aspects of school life
a creative, innovative and reflective practitioner
passionate about Quality First Teaching, and has high expectations of all learners

What the school offers its staff

enthusiastic, independent learners
experience of working in a supportive 3 form entry school with friendly, professional year group teams
an amazing opportunity to develop your classroom practice in collaboration with a supportive team
supportive staff, trustees and parents
a forward thinking stand-alone academy that encourages and supports outstanding teaching and learning
an inspiring learning environment including attractive grounds for outdoor learning
an academy that invests in staff well-being and is committed to reducing workload

Further details about the role

The Southwater Infant Academy is looking for an inspirational EYFS teacher to cover a maternity post.

The Southwater Infant Academy is an exceptional place to work. We drive our curriculum through key values and nurture the creativity, curiosity and imagination of our children. Assessment is used as a tool to inform planning, which is responsive and developmental for each individual child. Our commitment is to provide an outstanding education for every child, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful, lifelong learners.

You will have an impact on the outcomes of our children through securing outstanding quality first teaching within your class. You will be passionate about putting the needs of our pupils and their families at the heart of everything you do. Our experienced staff, year group leaders and other senior leaders across the academy will support you in your role. We have a culture of supporting and caring for each other, which is reflected in our united and welcoming staff team.

The Southwater Infant Academy is looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner who will complement our friendly, hardworking, committed team of professionals and happy, enthusiastic, well behaved pupils who are very proud of our academy.

This post is initially for a fixed term until 22nd July 2025, with a possibility to extend going forwards.

Request for references will be made before the interview date. The successful candidate will also be required to obtain an enhanced DBS clearance before starting the position.

We welcome and encourage visits to our academy – please make an appointment by contacting the academy office

If you are interested in this position and would like to join a hardworking, committed, successful staff team please get in touch, or request an application pack. Please contact the academy office or visit the academy website.

Closing date: Monday 21st October 2024 12.00 noon

Interviews: Friday 25th October 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.