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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver an excellent Early Years and Infant education and create memorable opportunities and experiences for our pupils. To support the development of our Nursery team at Hamstel Infant School and Nursery, we are seeking to appoint an experienced teacher to lead learning alongside our outstanding Senior Leadership Team, to join us on our ongoing journey for continued school improvement.
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery prides itself on being a child focused caring community; one in which all stakeholders views are valued. We are proud to be held in high esteem by our families and the local community and wish to share this valued position with the right candidate. We are an inclusive, nurturing school with excellent facilities for Outdoor Learning and an indoor swimming pool. We hold many national awards to ensure our practice is externally validated and reaccredit accordingly to continue high standards are maintained.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, highly organised, professional and flexible. Experience of EYFS and classroom teaching is essential
The main scope of the job is to:
- Introduce and embed the DfE Early Adopters EYFS framework
- Establish purposeful learning for all pupils where diversity is valued and where pupils feel secure and confident.
- Teach the required or expected knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to the Early Adopter curriculum for all pupils. Plan and teach clearly structured sessions or sequences of work, to lead by example in supporting others in inspiring and motivating pupils.
- Provide inspirational approaches for learning opportunities to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Organise and manage teaching and learning time effectively and support others to achieve.
- Organise and manage the physical learning environments, materials and other resources appropriately, safely and effectively with the help of Nursery support staff where applicable.
- Challenge and set high expectations for all pupils' and establish clear frameworks for acceptable behaviours to promote self-regulation and independence.
- Provide additional opportunities through continuous provision to consolidate and extend learning, encouraging pupils to learn independently.
- Work collaboratively with specialist teachers and other colleagues.
- Manage the work of Nursery Keyworkers and Assistants and other adults to enhance pupils' learning. Have a commitment to understanding the Early Adopters Foundation Stage framework and Development Matters approaches.
- Set challenging learning objectives which are relevant to individual pupils.
- Plan learning opportunities, and sequences of learning, showing how pupils' will be assessed to inform their next steps.
- Select and prepare resources, taking account of pupils' interests and backgrounds.
Visits to the school are encouraged, if you would like to book a visit please contact Sarah Gould on 01702 468461.
Closing Date: 16th October 2020 at 12 noon or sooner should suitable applicants apply.
Information about the School
At Hamstel Infant School and Nursery there is always a warm welcome awaiting you in
an environment that is both happy and safe. Our special motto is ‘We Care…’ and
this is fundamental to everyone and everything we do. Our school is an inclusive,
caring and vibrant educational learning space that has grown to four forms of entry
with a Nursery of 48 full-time equivalent places.
We have a fabulous team of committed and enthusiastic staff and Governors, all of
whom are supported by the excellent resources we have on a spacious site, with well-resourced facilities and the expertise to provide your child with unique opportunities for learning. We have a large team of highly dedicated professionals who are committed to guiding the children’s learning and development to enable them to reach their full potential. Our team uses a whole school nurture approach to guide children with their personal and social skills in order to prepare them for life-long learning.
We are a very inclusive school and pride ourselves in treating every child and family as individuals. We encourage all our children to achieve their best and grow into thoughtful, kind and considerate members of the school community and society as a whole. We take great pride in sharing our school’s many achievements and special awards to advance our
skills and support others too