Nursery Teacher
Queen's Park Primary School, London, W10 4DQ13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
12 July 2024 at 8am
Date listed
25 June 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
- Between M1 and UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main purpose
In addition to:
Fulfilling the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document
Meeting the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
The lead teacher, under the direction of the headship team, will take lead responsibility of the EYFS at Mary Paterson Nursery School to secure:
High-quality teaching
Effective use of resources
Improved standards of learning and achievement for all
Duties and responsibilities
Strategic direction
Promote the values and ethos of the nursery and federation, including Forest School, Parent-partnership and strengthening community
Build collaboration with our partner settings within the federation, including Dorothy Gardner Nursery School and the Queens Park Family Hub
Develop and implement policies in line with our school’s commitment to high-quality teaching and learning
Have a good understanding of how well the EYFS is being delivered and the impact on pupil achievement
Use this understanding to feed into the school development plan and produce an action plan
Promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development alongside British values
Consult pupils, parents and staff about the EYFS and its effectiveness, and assess the feedback against the school’s vision, values and aims
Work with the special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) and inclusion lead to ensure the curriculum meets the needs of all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Work with subject leaders to understand how their subject is developed at the EYFS
Liaise with the local authority on EYFS-related projects and activities
Model, inspire and disseminate outstanding EYFS practice, knowledge and expertise throughout the nursery school
Leading the curriculum
Develop and review regularly the vision, aims and purpose for EYFS
Monitor changes to EYFS teaching, learning and school improvement, and share with staff as appropriate
Oversee the planning of a curriculum that:
o Is diverse and inclusive
o Is responsive to the needs of all pupils to promote deep level learning
o Is well sequenced to promote pupil progress
o Is effectively and consistently implemented across the EYFS
Make sure there is an effective system of assessment that meets the requirements of the EYFS framework and tracks the progress of pupils to check the curriculum has a positive impact on learning
Have an overarching responsibility for pupils’ achievement and standards in the EYFS
Promote the curriculum and nursery approach to learning to parents and all other stake-holders
Leading and managing staff
Maintain excellent daily communication with the staff team (morning briefings and afternoon briefings, weekly planning meetings and staff training)
Deliver team meetings and keep staff informed of EYFS developments or changes
Provide support to staff regarding teaching and learning, resources, and planning in the EYFS
Monitor teaching and learning to assess how well the EYFS is being implemented and how well it is delivered across the school
Provide feedback to staff based on the above observations to identify training needs and provide continuing professional development (CPD) in the EYFS
Take a leading role in inducting new EYFS staff and making sure they uphold expected values and teaching standards
Coach and model team teaching
Support teachers to make accurate assessments, manage internal and external moderation, and complete external moderation exercises
Monitor and promote staff wellbeing, working with senior leaders to address wellbeing challenges as appropriate
Efficient and effective deployment of resources
Ensure the upkeep and updating of library, curriculum area and topic books to ensure the nursery has high quality, stimulating and inclusive books that represent diversity
Create a safe, welcoming and enabling indoor and outdoor environment ensuring that everything at child height is accessible, well-organised and encourages exploration, learning and independence.
Audit the indoor and outdoor learning spaces regularly to evaluate the quality of the overall learning environment and how well it promotes involvement
Ensure resources used are diverse, inclusive and accessible
Provide support with classroom displays to ensure they are stimulating, of high quality, and inspire curiosity and engagement in children.
Support continuous provision which promotes child-initiated exploration and play, giving children a sense of ownership over their environment
Audit, check and manage resources to ensure they are up to date and match pupil and curriculum needs
Manage the EYFS budget effectively to ensure it is spent on resources that add value and enhance the learning experience
What the school offers its staff
- A supportive and dynamic teaching environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- A diverse and inclusive school community
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.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
About Queen's Park Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 287 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Queen's Park Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- head@queensparkschool.co.uk
Queen’s Park serves a diverse population and is set in north Westminster, on the border with the London borough of Brent. The building is listed, which brings restrictions and as such we continue to make improvements with the limited space and layout.
Mobility is higher than national average, with some families new to the country or new to the borough. The school is currently oversubscribed with a waiting list across the early years of the school.
All year groups have an intake of 44 with class sizes of 22.
The school has a clear mental health and wellbeing focus and have been recognised at national awards ceremonies for the work they do.
Arranging a visit to Queen's Park Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@queensparkschool.co.uk.
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