Nursery Teacher
Leigh Church of England Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9RQ15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
28 April 2025
Closing date
26 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time, Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TMS1 - TMS6
What skills and experience we're looking for
KEY PURPOSE
- Under the direction of the Head of School, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current Schoolteachers’ Pay and Conditions document.
- Teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teacher team and as detailed in the specific duties below.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
The appointee will be line managed by the Head of School.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFEGUARDING:
- Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.
- Have regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions;
- Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect;
- Treat pupils with dignity building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and observing proper boundaries appropriate to this professional position;
PART 1: TEACHING
- Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils;
- Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions;
- Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils;
- Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes;
- Plan teaching to build on pupils’ capabilities and prior knowledge;
- Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs;
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching;
- Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study;
- Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge;
- Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings;
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of learning;
- Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject;
- If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics;
- Plan and teach well-structured lessons;
- Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time;
- Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity;
- Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired;
- Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching;
- Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s)
- Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
- Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively;
- Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these;
- Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development;
- Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.
PART 2: ASSESSMENT
- Make accurate and productive use of assessment;
- Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirement;
- Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress;
- Use relevant data and assessment information to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons in line with the School’s agreed procedures for Assessment and Target Setting;
- Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback in line with agreed School procedures.
PART 3: BEHAVIOUR
- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment;
- Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils;
- Have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classroom, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.
- Have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly.
- Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them.
- Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary.
PART 4: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Fulfil wider professional responsibilities;
- Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school;
- Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support.
- Deploy support staff effectively;
- Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues;
- Engage with the annual appraisal procedure;
- Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being.
What the school offers its staff
The Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly effective Nursery Teacher who is committed to supporting Leigh C of E Academy to maintain educational excellence and further developing the distinctive Christian character of educational provision and the school community.
In return we can offer:
- A support network of professional colleagues
- A strong culture of professional development
- The opportunity to be part of an aspirational organization and contribute to its development and growth plans
- We are offering a salary of £31,650 – 43,607 per annum FTE
- Eligibility to join the Pension Scheme
Further details about the role
Applications
Thank you for your interest in this post. Interested candidates are welcome to speak to us for more information about this fantastic opportunity. Please contact Sarah Tyrell, our Head Teacher, directly on sarah.tyrell@leigh.covmat.org for an informal discussion about the post.
Please note the closing date for applications is 26/01/2025. Completed applications and supporting documents should be sent via email to school.office@leigh.covmat.org
We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Interviews will take place during week commencing 06/02/2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to school.office@leigh.covmat.org
CVs are not accepted.
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About Leigh Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 223 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sarah.tyrell@leigh.covmat.org
The successful candidate will be committed to developing the academy to achieve educational excellence and to further develop the distinctive Christian character of educational provision and the academy community.
Arranging a visit to Leigh Church of England Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.tyrell@leigh.covmat.org.
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