EYFS Teacher

Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands is seeking a part time EYFS Teacher to join our friendly, enthusiastic and supportive team. The role will be 2 days per week (Thursdays and Fridays) temporary until 31 August 2025. 

OGAT's core belief is that children come first, and that every child, irrespective of their background, has the right to an outstanding education. We believe the foundations of strong teaching are based on effective relationships, high expectations and a sense of belonging. We place children at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success, achieving high academic outcomes and a positive climate for learning. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm, passion and determination to meet the needs of all children and have a willingness to learn and develop. 

In return, the chosen candidate will have the chance to join a supportive and collaborative team. They will be provided with high quality curriculum resources and connections to planning networks for various age groups. Their growth and development will be a focus, and they will have access to excellent opportunities for continuous professional development. 

At Woodlands, we serve a community which has a much higher than average proportion of disadvantaged pupils, therefore we foster a whole school community approach to developing positive relationships, confidence and self-belief which drives our vision of children first. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, nurturing and inclusive staff who are dedicated to providing the best possible education for our children. 

Through quality first wave one teaching and additional, carefully planned, support and intervention, we strive to meet the individual needs of all of our learners; aiming for the best possible outcomes for our pupil's regardless of their background, needs or starting points.

We invest a lot of time in to staff development and support by encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and strongly believe in investing in staff to enable them to also reach their full potential.

As a Classroom Teacher you are appointed to the South Cluster therefore, you may be required to work at any of our academies within your cluster or any of the Primary Academies we are supporting as directed by the Executive Principal. 

For further information regarding our primary academies, please click here. 

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or an ECT starting your career, we would love to hear from you! Visits to any of our schools are warmly welcomed. 

If you have any questions regarding this role or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Nicola Mullooly on n.mullooly@outwood.com

To view our job description please click here.

To view our person specification please click here

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Midday on 7 June 2024.

Interview date: w/c 10 June 2024.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.