Job Introduction
We are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher to cover maternity leave in one of our Year R classes. This post is a temporary position until August 2025. The position will commence 3rd February 2025.
We require an enthusiastic, caring teacher who has a good understanding of early child development and values a play-based approach. You will have good interpersonal skills and will be a key member of the Early Years teaching team, committed to raising standards of attainment and achievement for all children. There are 2 classes in the year group and teachers work very closely as part of a team. Both schools share a large green site and staff work closely together to ensure a through primary ethos.
Do you:
Have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum?
Value a play-based approach?
Offer a language rich environment that prioritises communication and language development?
Create a stimulating, engaging learning environment that is reflective of children’s needs and interests?
Use on-going assessment for learning to adapt provision and planning?
Have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour?
Have a focus and commitment to developing your own professional skills?
Enjoy and value the benefit of working as part of a team?
Enjoy motivating and encouraging children?
Relate well to parents, governors and all members of the school community?
We can offer you:
Well behaved and responsive children who are keen to learn;
A creative, play-based curriculum;
A happy school community with an ethos of caring and respect for all;
Friendly, supportive colleagues;
Experienced, highly skilled learning support assistants;
Professional development opportunities building on your previous skills and experience;
Biscuits or cakes in the staffroom most days!
As a Federation we work closely together to ensure a through primary ethos. Both schools were judged to be good schools in our recent Ofsted inspections (Fryern Infant School March 2024 and Fryern Junior School inspection July 2024). If you think that you are the person that we are looking for, then we would like to meet you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please phone the school office on 02380 254155 to speak to Hannah Wickens our School Business Manager or one of our admin team to arrange an appointment. Applications are welcomed from both ECTs and experienced teachers.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
