EYFS Experienced or Newly Qualified Teacher

Central Schools Trust Balsall Common Primary School Academy

Lead school of the Central Schools Trust Executive

Headteacher Mr G T Burgess MA

Balsall Common Primary School

Balsall Street East

Balsall Common CV7 7FS

Tel: 01676 532254

E-mail: office@balsall-common.solihull.sch.uk

Web Site: www. centralschoolstrust.co.uk

EYFS Experienced or Newly Qualified Teacher; September 2018 start, or sooner if possible 

Salary according to STPCD 

• To work in Nursery or Reception

• A proven track record of high performance in Nursery or Reception, leading to high outcomes for these pupils, or for NQTs successful teaching practice reports during training

• To have demonstrated outstanding practice when in the role as a classroom teacher

• Appointments will be offered for schools within the trust

• With regard to this appointment, the successful candidate could be part of the EYFS team at either Damson Wood or Balsall Common

This role will include planning and leading lessons in Nursery or Reception.

There will be a heavy focus on:

• GLD outcomes for these pupils at the end of Nursery or Reception

• Identifying what work needs to be done to ensure that all pupils reach a Good Level of Development, including those with special needs

• Working with the EYFS staff to create a highly effective team

• Keeping the senior leaders regularly updated with pupil progress

Essential qualities

• Enjoy working with children

• Be a good team player with a positive outlook and a sense of humour

• Able to provide a firm, yet nurturing, environment for the children

• Have a clear understanding of the Foundation Stage Curriculum

• Determined to help the children to achieve to the very best of their ability

• Understand how emotional well-being impacts on achievement

• Have high standards and expectations of all

• Be a good team player with a positive outlook

• Possess energy, enthusiasm, resilience and a pro-active nature

• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills

• Show a willingness to try out new approaches and embrace changes

• Be able to lead, motivate and inspire others

• Demonstrate superb interpersonal communication skills

• Be innovative, creative and a strategic thinker

• Have the ability to analyse data effectively to identify and track the progress of vulnerable groups/children  

This post is being offered in order to improve further the already high standard within this outstanding school. Information about the Trust Valuing and developing staff are key priorities. We want to work with highly motivated teachers who have a proven track record, or would like to develop a proven track record, of high outcomes for all children. We care about recruiting the right people, and about retaining them.  

Consequently, we have:

• a clear plan for developing employees through an Employee Development Programme, which sets clear guidelines for career advancement from entry level to coordinator, manager and director positions

• a package that offers employee benefits

• a well-being package to support staff emotionally and physically.  

The support received from within our organisation will help to develop skills and support future career advancement.   

Further details about this post can be found on our website www.centralschoolstrust.co.uk/vacancies/ or by contacting Maggie McPherson on s2mmcpherson@balsall-common.solihull.sch.uk, to whom completed applications should be returned.  

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Closing Date: Sunday 25th February, 2018- Midnight 

Interview Date: Tuesday 6th March, 2018