Class Teacher/FS Lead

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed class teacher / Phase Lead to work alongside our experienced staff team. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Foundation Stage Teacher / Lead to help shape the future of our youngest learners. We are looking for someone who genuinely values teamwork, strong leadership support and most importantly, amazing children!

Highfields is a very friendly and well-established school with a sense of pride, community spirit and values. Our ethos is built upon our core values: Curiosity, Creativity, Challenge, Collaboration, and Community. We create an environment where every child is encouraged to explore, innovate, and succeed, supported by a collaborative staff and engaged families. Our school is a place where curiosity is nurtured, creativity is celebrated, and every challenge is met with determination and teamwork.

We take the time to listen, we celebrate success and we work together to raise aspirations and improve standards. We are also a school proud to be on a path of continuous improvement; trying to develop increasingly effective teaching and learning strategies that support all our children. It is a truly inclusive place to be.

The successful candidate will:

· Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS);

· Lead and inspire a team of practitioners to provide outstanding provision;

· Put children first;

· Demonstrate excellent teaching skills;

· Provide an exciting and rich curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils;

· Have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour;

· Be a strong team player, with good communication skills;

· Have a desire to improve themselves in terms of skills, knowledge and experience.

Experience in Forest School or Beach School approaches is highly desirable, as we are committed to developing outdoor learning as part of our EYFS curriculum.

In return, we can offer:

· Enthusiastic, kind children who are eager to learn;

· A fantastic supportive team who are dedicated to making a difference;

· Opportunities for personal and professional development;

· A friendly and welcoming school community, with supportive staff, governors and parents.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit 01206 392223.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are only able to accept applications made through the Essex County Council website.

Highfields Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.