EYFS Teacher (Reception) - Maternity Cover

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leading teaching and learning in Reception, nurturing, motivating and challenging children so that they make the best possible progress both academically and personally. You will contribute to the creation of a safe and inspiring learning environment that enables all children to achieve success. Those candidates not in the first year of teaching will be asked to lead or support a subject or area of responsibility.

This position would suit an experienced Teacher.

We are looking for someone who

• Is committed to our mission, vision and values
• Is able to use a range of learning strategies creatively and make appropriate adaptations in order to support the learning of all children across the curriculum
• Is highly ambitious and has the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best
• Effectively secures high levels of achievement and emotional well-being for every child
• Is an approachable, empathetic team player who holds high expectations of themselves and others
• Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community

What the school offers its staff

• Pupils who are exceptionally well-behaved, curious, keen and enthusiastic to learn
• Committed, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are open to new ideas
• A senior leadership team that thinks flexibly and embraces good ideas
• Clear succession planning enabling all staff to develop the skills they need for the future
• A positive, carefully planned and well-equipped working environment
• An inclusive, nurturing culture and an ethos that recognises and celebrates the contribution of every member of the school
• Fantastic public transport links and a free staff car park (for those members of staff who live further afield).
• As a member of the school you will have access to an employee assistance programme that provides a range of support and services
• Staff also have priority in obtaining a place in the school for their own children and they can also access our extended services at a reduced cost

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.