Reception Teacher & Early Years Lead

Findern Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6AR

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To start in September

• Closing date

  29 March 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - This post is full time.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M3-UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors are looking to appoint an experienced Reception Teacher and Early Years lead to teach in our reception class and plan for and be responsible for our governor run nursery. This is a permanent full-time role to start in September 2023. This role would suit someone who has a sound knowledge of EYFS(1) & EYFS(2) Curriculum and is looking to take on more responsibility. Our EYFS unit consists of 5 dedicated staff and up to 60 children. We are looking for someone who is highly organised and has high expectations of all learners and dedicated to working hard. Most importantly, we are looking for a team player with a great sense of humour and be an excellent creative teacher who is passionate about teaching and meeting the needs of all learners. You will be expected to get involved in the wider life of the school and to help us provide an exciting and varied curriculum offer.

We are a forest school and the role would suit someone who values PE and outdoor activities. Please visit our website to gain a better feel for our school and for more information about our ethos.

It is essential that you:

• Are an enthusiastic class teacher who is fully committed to a school ethos of high achievement and excellent classroom practice
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• Have excellent Maths and English knowledge
• Are able to work in collaboration to instigate innovative practice
• Understand the importance of parental and community involvement
• Possess good organisational and communication skills
• Have experience of or be committed to inclusion within the mainstream setting

What the school offers its staff

We are a successful and caring primary school and nursery with very well behaved children and excellent resources. The successful applicant will join a motivated team who believe in working together and supporting each other for the best outcomes for our children.

Applying for the job

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About Findern Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Findern Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: pfox@findern.derbyshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01283 702150
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/findern-primary-school (opens in new tab)

We are a busy but friendly school that sits on the edge of Findern village in Derbyshire, funded by the Local Authority. We are proud to be a forest school and offer all learners the opportunity to grow and develop life long skills through hands-on learning experiences.

Arranging a visit to Findern Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pfox@findern.derbyshire.sch.uk.

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