Full Time Teacher for the Early Years Foundation Class commencing September 2022 or at earliest start possible

In the Early Years Foundation Stage Class we have 15 full time reception children with 7 part-time nursery children, though numbers may vary according to demand.  We have recently joined Staffordshire University Academies Trust.

The Headteacher and LAC Governors of this small rural village school wish to appoint a permanent full-time early year’s teacher who is ready to join us on our journey to becoming an outstanding school. This post requires a teacher with energy, motivation, and creativity. 

We have strong links with St Leonard’s Church and candidates will be expected to support the Christian Distinctiveness of our school.  We are developing a wonderful ‘Forest School’ setting and have won many ECO awards.  This is a particular strength of our school.

The school was judged by OFSTED as good in May 2018.

Our SIAMS was graded as good 2016.

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who love to learn
• A supportive and positive community.
• An innovative and creative curriculum
• Excellent facilities and resources
• Dedicated, hardworking and highly professional team of staff
• A supportive and committed LAC
• Strong community links
• Continual professional development working alongside Staffordshire University Academies Trust and other expert providers.
• Parents who value the school – see quote from our Facebook page

My son loves going to school, he has thrived since he started. The school is warm and friendly and all children are pleasant, respectful and happy and treat all other children the same. The children are like one big family and it’s all thanks to the excellent teachers who are second to none!

The successful applicant will:

• Be a lively and engaging teacher
• Have a positive ‘can do’ approach Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Have the ability to work flexibly and supportively as part of a team, especially with our EYFS teaching assistant
• Have high standards and expectations in every aspect of school life
• Have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding in early years
• Have a commitment to creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment both indoor and out
• Be able to drive early reading and writing across the foundation stage.

Please take a look at our website www.st-leonards-dunston.staffs.sch.uk to find out more information about our school.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can take place prior to interview.    To arrange a visit please call the office.

Salary:               £27,600.00 - £31,778.00

Scale:                SUAT Teachers Main Pay Range M2 – M4

Tour Date:         Friday 24^th June 2022 @ 11am

Closing Date:     Wednesday 29^th June 2022 @ 9am

Shortlisting:       Wednesday 29^th June 2022

Interviews:         Thursday 7^th July 2022

All completed application forms should be returned to the school to office@st-leonards-dunston.staffs.sch.uk

"This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment"
 

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