EYFS Class Teacher with TLR Responsibility - Rood End Primary School

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to lead our Early Years Foundation Stage in our ever-improving school. The Governors and senior leaders are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dedicated teacher and phase leader who will play a significant role in the further development of our school in leading our Early Years Team. The successful candidate will initially be committed to teaching 2 days per week in the Early Years and will have 3 days leadership time.  This opportunity is perfect for those passionate about the Early Years Curriculum and who are seeking a new challenge or taking the next step in their career.

Rood End Primary is a 2-form entry primary school situated in Oldbury.

We believe that our children and their families deserve the very best and, with determination and dedication, strive to provide this every day.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about ensuring our children have the very best start to their education and who shares our very high expectations of children’s learning, achievement and behaviour. You will be able to demonstrate that you are an experienced and inspirational classroom practitioner who can motivate pupils and colleagues with strong leadership skills and that you are committed to working in partnership with pupils, parents, governors and the wider community.

The teaching commitment will be in one of our reception classes in the first instance. The post is not suitable for ECT’s.

Candidates must:

• be an experienced EYFS practitioner with an excellent understanding of the Early Years Framework
• demonstrate an ability to effectively liaise with pupils, colleagues, parents, and outside agencies
• be approachable with excellent communication skills
• have the confidence to lead on staff training and professional development
• have experience of leading a subject or phase and have up to date knowledge of this area
• have a good understanding of the use of tracking, assessment, monitoring and data analysis as an effective tool to accelerate progress and raise achievement
• be keen to learn and develop new skills

We can offer:

• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all children
• An opportunity to work with enthusiastic and motivated children and staff
• A supportive and professional working environment where everybody’s views are valued and important
• High quality Continuous Professional Development opportunities with a focus on collaborative learning and leadership.
• Release time to fulfil the role

If you are ambitious and passionate about all pupils Achieving and Succeeding, and you meet our requirements, then we would love to hear from you.

Rood End Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’

This post requires a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.  These can be arranged by emailing our School Business Manager on vacancies@roodend.sandwell.sch.uk or calling 0121 552 1866.

Application forms are available below and on-line applications should be returned directly to the school.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory clearances including an enhanced DBS check.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

HOURS: Full Time 

GRADE: Main Pay Range - Upper Pay Range ( £30,000 - £46,525) plis TLR2B - £5,351

LOCATION: Rood End Primary School, Rood End Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8SQ

CLOSING DATE: Monday 14th October 2024

SHORTLISTING:  Tuesday 15th October 2024 

INTERVIEW DATE:  Friday 18th October 2024