Job Introduction
ROLE: Early Years Leader and Reception Class Teacher
SCHOOL: Gatcombe Park Primary School
HOURS: Full time (possible flexibility for 0.8/4 days per week depending on candidate
SALARY: MPS/UPS 1
CLOSING DATE: 17.10.24
INTERVIEW DATE: 22.10.24
START DATE: January 2025
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an inspirational and ambitious Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Leader, to lead exciting and creative learning experiences for our youngest children. In this role, you will be responsible for providing leadership and management of the school’s key stage curriculum, delivering high-quality teaching and effective use of resources. You will have experience of working independently in EYFS and a passion to improve standards for all pupils under your care. The position is full time, although there is some flexibility for a 0.8 role (four days per week) for the right candidate.
Gatcombe Park Primary School is a 1-form entry school, situated on the north side of Portsmouth, with a strong community ethos where everyone is valued. Our vibrant learning environment and attractive school grounds enable and motivate our pupils, who are keen to learn and enjoy all aspects of school life. We were rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2023.
At Gatcombe Park Primary School, we are looking for dynamic and passionate people to develop, support, challenge and motivate others as we further improve our diverse, vibrant and inclusive school. You will be able to build on our positive and caring ethos which is underpinned by our core values, ‘Teamwork, Respect, Aim High’, as we aspire to improve the outcomes for all pupils. Quite simply, we want individuals who will enable every child to achieve their best in both academic and personal development.
‘All about the Child’
HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 35 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 32 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.
At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.
‘What about Sam’
Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.
WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:
- Is committed and passionate about education and supporting every child’s academic achievement and personal development
- Demonstrates a positive communication style and is successful at building relationships within the school
- Sets high expectations for children’s behaviour and achievement
- Is a reflective practitioner who consistently seeks to improve pupils’ experiences and outcomes
THE RIDINGS PARTNERSHIP
The Ridings Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.
We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.
We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.
Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
- Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service
- Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met)
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please email, Ms Carolyn Coleby, for an application pack, ccoleby@gatcombeprimary.co.uk. or ring the school on 02392694412
Visits to the school are encouraged.
All schools with the Trust 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.Application Form
https://documents.hants.gov.uk/education/recruitment-teachingapplicationform.docx