Nursery Teacher

Ackworth School, a co-educational boarding and day school, was founded in 1779 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). It maintains its ethos and traditions, and is still governed by the Society, although only a small number of pupils are from the Quaker tradition. The school is academically non-selective and provides an excellent range of facilities and extra-curricular opportunities. The school is a member of both HMC and the Society of Heads.

Coram House is the Junior School and is located within the Senior School campus yet remains largely independent in terms of day to day organisation. Facilities shared with Senior School include a modern sports hall, indoor swimming pool, gym, music centre and theatre.In addition there is a nursery for children aged 2 1/2 to 4 years led by the Nursery Manager.

Ackworth School is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic nursery teacher for our nursery in Coram House. Our nursery has grown hugely in recent years and this is down to the skill and commitment of our staff. Many of our pupils go on to our Reception class although we still provide an excellent facility for those looking to place their child in a sought after establishment that comes with the backing and facilities of a popular day and boarding school.

We are seeking a committed nursery teacher with a sound understanding of child development and a desire to drive the curriculum forward in new and exciting way. The post would suit well qualified candidates but may also suit recent entrants to the profession.

The teacher appointed should be flexible in outlook and be prepared to contribute to our extensive programme of after school activities. Duties outside the classroom include an equal share of break duties with other members of the Junior school staff and two after school clubs each week. A willingness to be involved in school life beyond the classroom is therefore very important. Candidates should indicate what extra-curricular activities they can offer.

Responsibilities of a nursery teacher in Coram House include the following:

·       An understanding of how small children learn. To have a working knowledge of the Early Years Profile and the Effective Characteristics of Learning.

·       Supervision, guidance and care of pupils so that they develop academically, morally and socially and supporting children to enable them to achieve their full potential.

·       Sharing responsibility for the general fair discipline of all pupils where the ethos of the school actively promotes values such as empathy, tolerance, trust and respect along with the nurturing of self-esteem.

·       Planning and differentiating work effectively so that all pupils have access to teaching and learning and are given appropriate tasks.

·       Ensuring effective communication both internally and between home and school where our ethos upholds a friendly, open and caring attitude of staff, pupils and parents working together.

·       Organising a classroom base, its resources and displays in order to provide a stimulating learning environment and contributing to displays in designated corridor areas.

·       Writing and collating reports at appropriate times during the year.

·       Undertaking other responsibilities as may be agreed in consultation with the Head of Coram House.In return we offer:

• a competitive salary and generous fee remission of 50% for the children of our staff.

• all food and refreshments during the working day.

• access to sports facilities, new fitness suite and pool.

• free on-site parking.

• flexible pension and health benefits.

• generous levels of non-contact time

• small class sizes

• thirty four teaching weeks

• a supportive and friendly work place environment based on the Quaker ethos of the school.

• a committed parent community which plays an active part in the school.

• a beautiful working location in an ideal location within easy travelling distance of the main centres of Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster and York.

To apply, please complete an academic application form which can be downloaded from the school’s website. Sorry, we do not accept CV’s. https://www.ackworthschool.com/staff/careers/

Applications should be sent to: 

jobs@ackworthschool.com

Joanne Colley

HR Manager

Ackworth School 

Pontefract Road 

Ackworth 

Pontefract 

WF7 7LT 

Closing Date: Monday 6th February 2022

Interviews will be held on Friday 10th February 2022

For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Joanne Colley on 01977 233600 or joanne.colley@ackworthschool.com. To arrange a visit please contact Jane Butterfield on 01977 233650.

Applicants should read carefully the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy. Our recruitment privacy notice is also available on our website within “Working For Us”. Please take time to read the school's recruitment process document in order that you are clear about the process and expectations in line with safer recruitment, including our referencing and online searches.

Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and Barred list check with Disclosure and Barring Service. We will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates. Applicants should also be in sympathy with the School’s Quaker ethos.