Nursery Teacher

Nursey Teacher

Paxton Academy

Thornton Heath/Croydon

Main/Upper Pay Range (Outer London)

Required, September 2024

We are proud to announce that we are opening a brand-new Nursery at Paxton Academy.

We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic Nursery specialist to lead on the set-up and growth of our brand-new Nursery at Paxton. This is an excellent professional development opportunity as we enter this exciting next stage of our development, expanding our early years provision and growing from a one form entry to a two form local school of choice.

We are now seeking a Nursery teaching specialist to lead this unique and exciting development. We are looking for someone who:

·        Has a strong pedagogical knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum

·        Is proactive and has experience developing schemes of work

·        Is passionate about the early development of children

·        Has high aspirations for pupil’s achievement and behaviour

·        Is passionate about early reading and early mathematics

·        Enjoys working as part of a forward-thinking, aspirational team

·        Is able to plan, organise and resource a stimulating learning environment

·        Understands the Little Wandle approach to early language development.

At Paxton we are committed to high aspirations, inspiring pupils and achieving academic excellence. We are a rapidly improving, forward-thinking school where pupils come first and attainment and progress is above national averages. The school’s core values, provide an ethos which unites and empowers everyone to gain confidence, take risks and seize opportunities to excel in an ever-changing world.

Our stunning purpose-built new building is situated in the heart of our community and features fantastic indoor and outdoor PE and games spaces, as well as modern music, Art and science classrooms. In addition, we have a range of break-out spaces that promote reading for pleasure and opportunities for children to engage with an ever-increasing range of high quality, representative literature.  

As one of the five schools in the Wandle Learning Trust, we can offer you:

·        A rich and stimulating curriculum with ‘Paxton children’ at the heart

·        Knowledgeable and dedicated staff from within Paxton and across our network

·        High quality, well-resourced learning environments with access to the latest technology and high quality resources

·        A caring and collaborative whole school community which is culturally diverse and inclusive

·        Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities through the Wandle Maths and English Hubs, the Wandle Teaching School Hub and Little Wandle SSP

We would encourage potential candidates to look around the school. Please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 020 8683 2308. You can also tour school building by viewing our video Explore Paxton Academy! (youtube.com).

To find out more about this role please visit our website http://wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/work-with-us. For more information about the school please visit Home - Paxton Academy. Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@paxtonacademy.org.uk.

Interviews are being undertaken on a rolling basis. Therefore, we welcome applications as soon as possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a Children’s Barred List check. 

The Wandle Learning Trust values the diversity of our students and is proud to inspire them through representative teaching and support staff. We aim to select all staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, gender reassignment, sexuality or other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.  

The Academy welcomes applications from disabled candidates. If you have a disability, please indicate any adjustments we might make when applying in order to ensure that the shortlisting process is fair and meets your needs. 

CVs are not accepted.