Early Years & KS1 Classroom Teacher 1.0FTE in Malmesbury

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the EYFS team to deliver outstanding provision in line with the EYFS Framework.
• Develop and implement the EYFS vision and improvement priorities across Nursery and Reception.
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning within the phase and provide constructive feedback and support.
• Ensure statutory requirements and safeguarding procedures are fully met.
• Lead phase meetings and contribute to whole-school leadership and improvement planning.
• Support recruitment, induction and professional development of EYFS staff.
• Develop and review regularly the vision, aims and purpose for the designated whole-school subject area, with overarching responsibility for pupils’ achievement and standards across year groups.
• Be a strong classroom teacher and carry out the duties of a class teacher as set out by the school.
• Contribute positively to the school community and its ethos.
• Build effective professional relationships with colleagues, parents, external partners and the wider community.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Model excellent classroom practice and maintain high expectations for all pupils.
• Plan and deliver a broad, balanced and creative curriculum, including outdoor learning.
• Create an enabling environment/provision that meets the needs of all learners both inside and outside.
• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and identify next steps for learning.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Ensure continuous provision supports high-quality child-led and adult-directed learning.
• Keep up to date with developments in early years education and implement best practice.
• Promote early language, communication, phonics and personal development across the phase.
• Ensure effective support and provision for children with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
• Understand how to assess pupils’ work in relevant subjects and curriculum areas within the EYFS Framework.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
• Follow the school’s policies and procedures consistently.
• Work well with parents, staff and other stakeholders.
• Manage and use support staff and resources effectively within the classroom.
• Oversee and provide support for classroom displays.
• Meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Lead whole-school assemblies each week, as required by the Head.
• Be on duty in the playground each week, as required.
• Have responsibility as a subject lead across all year groups.

Other Responsibilities

The lists above should not be seen as exhaustive, and the post holder may be asked to take on additional responsibilities related to the role of Class Teacher/EYFS & Subject Lead.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (Essential).
• Leadership qualification such as NPQ (Desirable).
• EYFS safeguarding qualification (Desirable).

Knowledge and Understanding

• Experience of working as a primary school teacher (Essential).
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and early years child development (Essential).
• Ability to teach and lead EYFS and adapt the curriculum to meet all needs (Essential).
• Knowledge of statutory requirements on Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and Safeguarding (Essential).
• Ability to develop and contribute to a creative curriculum and to motivate and inspire pupils (Essential).
• Understanding of and commitment to working as part of a team (Essential).
• Proven ability to raise standards and improve outcomes (Essential).
• Excellent understanding of child development and early learning (Essential).
• Practising Roman Catholic or Christian (Essential).
• Experience of working in a Roman Catholic school (Desirable).

Communication

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing (Essential).
• Ability to teach a range of subjects across EYFS and Key Stage 1 (Essential).
• Ability to use technology effectively to support teaching (Essential).
• Ability to build positive professional relationships and lead others effectively (Essential).
• Ability to set high standards, inspire, motivate and support staff (Essential).
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and resolve conflicts (Essential).
• Ability to work well with staff and to manage resources effectively (Essential).

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about teaching and learning, committed to raising achievement for all pupils, able to prioritise tasks, willing to keep learning and striving for excellence (Essential).
• Ability to work well as part of a team, willing to be involved in the wider life of school (Essential).
• Open-minded, self-reflective, adaptable to new ideas, caring and able to show sensitivity when working with children, good interpersonal skills (Essential).
• Able to work with a high degree of autonomy as part of a small, hard-working team (Essential).
• A sense of humour and self-awareness (Essential).
• Desire to live by our School virtues, underpinned by love and kindness: respect, resilience, curiosity, peace, aspiration, serving and giving (Essential).