Job Description

Required: Monday 20th April 2020

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher to lead our EYFS team. We are seeking a dynamic teacher with high expectations and a happy disposition. You will need to have a strong track record of (at least) good teaching and excellent pupil progress rates.

You will be responsible for developing teaching, learning and assessment across the Early Years curriculum in order to raise achievement. Working with the Head of School, you will plan for effective use and deployment of a highly resourced phase.

We set high standards for the quality of teaching and will support you to become an outstanding teacher through the provision of outstanding professional development. We can also offer newly refurbished EYFS spaces, a well-resourced outside area and children who are keen to engage and demonstrate excellent behaviours for learning. As part of Catalyst Academies Trust, a high performing local MAT of five primary schools, you will benefit from support and shared planning. Somers Heath is also a key partner in the Thurrock Primary Teaching School Alliance and this will provide the right candidate with opportunities for career development, including outreach work and ITT support work.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances

Information about the School

Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Martin Curtis, our Headteacher about this vacancy. Please contact our school office on 01708 853397 or admin.shps@catrust.org.uk to arrange these. We are proud of our children and our facilities and confident that you will want to work here.

This is an exciting time to join our school. Over the past few years Somers Heath has expanded to provide two classes across all years, joined Catalyst Academies Trust and appointed a new Headteacher. We hope you would like to be part of our aim to provide outstanding education for all children.

Somers Heath is situated close to the M25 and A13 road links, near The Dartford Crossing and Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Catalyst Academies Trust are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be made a conditional offer subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical check, and references. Applicants will also be required to complete a 'Disqualification by Association' declaration.