Teacher - EYFS

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and talented Class Teacher to join our EYFS team. The role of the Class Teacher is central to the success of St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy and has a direct impact on the outstanding learning opportunities provided to the pupils. Class Teachers are responsible for the day-to-day teaching and learning provision for all children in their class, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, more‑able learners, and those eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant.

You will receive coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders in the academy to ensure that you are supported in all aspects of what you do. Therefore, we welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as Early Careers Teachers (ECTs). We pride ourselves on the high expectations we place on the academic achievements and behaviour of all children, whatever their need, as well as a broad, diverse, and engaging creative curriculum which underpins all that we do.

St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy is an inclusive setting, valuing all children’s achievements, ensuring that each child is given every opportunity to meet their full potential. As a Class Teacher, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed, whatever their barriers may be. Every child is respected and treated as an individual, with no limits placed on their learning – just opportunities to continually improve with a Growth Mindset approach.

What we’re looking for:

• A motivated individual who wants to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Experience as an effective good and outstanding classroom teacher
• Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour
• Good organisational skills
• Creativity which drives all aspects of teaching and learning
• Able to support our Christian ethos

Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare is central to our ethos, our policies, and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely, and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.