EYFS/Reception Lead Teacher

VACANCY FOR EYFS/RECEPTION LEAD TEACHER AT WEST TOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY

Salary: MPS/UPS (A TL3 may be available for a suitably experience person, to undertake a time-limited project at the school)

Hours of work: Full time, permanent position

Start date: 01/09/2024

We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, highly motivated EYFS Lead Teacher, who will engage and inspire our young learners and support, motivate, and lead the phase team.

The Opportunity

• To work with the Senior Leadership Team to accelerate progress for all pupils particularly in Early Years.
• To support, develop and coach teaching and learning across EYFS, so that the school has a consistently good or better teaching
• To lead and co-ordinate assessment across EYFS, maximizing pupil and parental engagement

The ideal candidate

• Has a record of excellent classroom practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Able to secure high standards of pupil achievement and behaviour in the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Is passionate and has drive for raising standards of teaching and learning

Benefits of working for us include:

• Free on-site parking       
• Eyecare vouchers       
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme       
• Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry       
• Free tea and coffee making facilities       
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

About West Town Primary Academy

West Town Primary Academy is a culturally rich city Academy, with high aspirations for all our children. Since opening as an Academy, West Town Primary has restructured its teaching team to provide smaller class sizes for many of our children, which enables a greater amount of quality first teaching to take place. 

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest performing academy groups in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the applicant information pack below.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 16th May 2024 at 09:00am

Interview to take place: Tuesday 21st May 2024

Please note that we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date, to the ideal candidate.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.