EYFS Reception Class Teacher

March 2024

EYFS Reception Class Teacher (Main Scale 1-6 dependant on experience £36,745-£47,666  PA) Plus, special needs allowance £2539 PA

Start date: September 2024

John Chilton School is a special school judged as Good with Outstanding aspects (OFSTED November 2018) for pupils aged 4 to 19 years, with cognitive difficulties with or without a physical or medical need. Applications are invited from excellent teachers who have an interest in working with Reception aged pupils with special needs; ECTs are welcome to apply.

John Chilton School is based across two sites The successful applicant must be able to commit to working at both sites as required.

Responsibilities include:

• teaching and having a pastoral responsibility for a small group of Reception aged pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties, physical or medical needs or SEMH difficulties;

Required:

• some experience of working with pupils with special educational needs;
• experience of working within an EYFS setting;
•  commitment to pupil learning and your own CPD;
• high expectations and determination to raise standards;
• excellent communication and team work skills;
• the ability to work closely with parents, outside agencies and the wider community.

We offer:

• a fantastic school where everyone is valued;
• the opportunity to develop skills and experience with personalised opportunities for continuing professional development;
• excellent facilities, resources and job satisfaction within a supportive environment;
•  support from colleagues and a leadership team dedicated to success.

At John Chilton School we want our staff team to reflect the rich cultural diversity of the school and local community. We would like to employ staff that help us achieve our ambition of being a proactive anti-racist school, that empowers all our pupils, staff and families, and enables all to achieve and grow.

Candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please contact Andrea Keogh to arrange a suitable date and time.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance--2

Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and may be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk

In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Please note we do not accept CVs, and these will not be shortlisted

Closing date:  

Applications to be submitted to the school by Monday 22nd April 2024, noon

Interviews: week beginning Monday 29th April 2024

How to apply:

An application pack is available from the school website: www.john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk

Completed application forms to be returned to Andrea Keogh akeogh@john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk