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An inspirational Early Years Foundation Stage Leader wanted - salary will be in line with the schools Pay Policy, the candidate's previous experience and qualifications.
We are seeking to appoint a hard-working and inspiring teacher to join our team and lead a rich and engaging EYFS curriculum where the children are nurtured and are encouraged to be active learners. This post is suitable for experienced teachers or emerging leaders. If you are looking for a challenge and have the passion and commitment for ensuring children learn and do the best they can, this is the school for you!
As an excellent practitioner you must:
- Be an excellent teacher - at whatever stage in your career - with in-depth subject knowledge.
- Have high expectations of both yourself and your pupils.
- Be passionate about meeting the needs of all children.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Value working in teams and partnerships.
- Be skilled at fostering independence and pupil-led learning.
- Be reflective, resilient and ambitious, keen to develop your professional expertise.
- Engage with all aspects of school life, parents and the wider community.
- Be committed to ongoing professional development.
We can offer you:
- A secure, caring and inclusive school environment that is focused on all children reaching their full potential.
- Happy, well behaved and hardworking pupils who are eager to learn.
- Supportive, hardworking and committed staff.
- High quality professional development.
- A two week half-term break in October!
- Reimbursement of the Dartford Crossing charge.
- A laptop.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged to support you in the application process. Further details and an application pack can be obtained by contacting our Bursar, Karen Mason.
Only successful applicants will be contacted for interview. Incomplete applications will not be successful. CVs will not be accepted.
West Thurrock Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, health check and two satisfactory references.