Reception Class Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

• DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status
• A working knowledge of the National Curriculum and its associated assessment methods
• An understanding of the relevant national strategies / frameworks
• Ability to raise achievement and attainment for all pupils
• Ability to deliver well planned and stimulating lessons across the curriculum
• The ability to assess need, plan and support children
• The ability to implement programmes of support for children with whom you are working
• The ability to organise and effectively manage a personal workload, prioritizing duties
• The ability to work as part of a team and contribute towards its smooth operation
• The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with school staff and any other colleagues that you may come into contact with
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• The ability to write any necessary reports for children
• The ability to follow and work within the guidelines of whole school initiatives
• The ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and other professionals
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• Positive and optimistic approach/nature
• Flexible and willingness to adapt when necessary
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with a strong work-ethic
• Ability to appreciate and nurture children’s well-being
• Ability to maintain and develop good sensitive relationships with children, parents, staff, governors and the community
• A commitment to maintain high standards of achievement for all pupils, recognising individuals whilst embracing equality and diversity
• Effective communicator and listener
• Effective in time management and resilient
• Willingness to learn

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you

• Children who are keen to learn and thrive upon innovative and creative curriculum opportunities
• Access to a network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from
• CPD opportunities to support your career development
• Leadership and management pathway

For suitably experienced candidates there is the potential for additional Teaching & Leadership Responsibility (TLR).

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.