Teacher and Leader of EYFS
Dore Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QP9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
11 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
17 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Mainscale or UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2A
What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors at Dore Primary School wish to appoint an experienced and qualified EYFS lead (TLR 2A) to start from January 2025.
We are looking for an outstanding teacher and leader with drive and ambition for themselves and the children at Dore Primary School and Pre-School. Experience of teaching in Early Years is essential. An expertise in and a passion for Forest Schools would be advantageous. The successful candidate will work with both the Foundation Stage 2 and Pre-School teams as well as senior leaders on the leadership team They will contribute to whole school improvements and fulfil duties within the safeguarding team. The postholder will also forge meaningful links with Y1. As a Rights Respecting School, we value the contributions that each individual has to make to the community and seek a willingness from applicants to contribute to this well-established ethos within the school.
The successful applicant will:
- Have recent experience of teaching and learning in an EYFS setting with a deep understanding and knowledge of the EYFS framework.
- Lead the strategic implementation of the EYFS framework across our Pre-School and Foundation Stage 2.
- Be responsible for maintaining high standards in Pre-School and Foundation Stage 2 including modelling these high standards in your own teaching practice (teaching in one of these year groups will be required).
- Contribute to whole school improvement as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
- Be ready to strategically drive our EYFS forward with an expertise in outdoor learning environments and an interest in the Forest School ethos.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Children’s Barred List check. Please note that is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you have been placed on the Children's Barred List. Candidates are asked to read the school’s safeguarding policy, which is available at: https://dore.sheffield.sch.uk/policies-and-forms.
What the school offers its staff
The post offers an opportunity to:
- Steer, with other SLT members, school improvement at a critical time in education.
- Work with a supportive, brave and forward thinking SLT.
- Impact significantly on the standard of teaching and learning.
- Support less experienced members of staff.
- Access quality guidance and support in your new role.
Further details about the role
Prospective candidates are welcome to make an appointment to view the school, this is encouraged. Please contact Heather Clark, Office Manager, on 0114 2368690 or Neil Frankland, Headteacher via the same number, or by email on headteacher@dore.sheffield.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Dore Primary School is 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 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 hclark@dore.sheffield.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Dore Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 489 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Dore Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hclark@dore.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2368690
Local Authority Maintained School
Arranging a visit to Dore Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hclark@dore.sheffield.sch.uk.
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