Reception or Nursery Teacher

We are looking to appoint a dedicated Teacher within Early Years on a full time basis to join our fantastic team at Poppleton Ousebank Primary School.

The post holder will implement and deliver an appropriate broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for all pupils as well as facilitate, support and monitor the overall progress and development of the children. They will also foster a learning environment and educational experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to fulfil their individual potential.

Job Details

Poppleton Ousebank School is a popular and highly successful school at the heart of its community which is situated 4 miles north west of the City of York.  We pride ourselves on our warm, friendly and fun atmosphere where our enthusiastic children thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment. Colleagues are valued and respected, benefiting from support from experienced staff both in school and across the Hope Sentamu Learning Trust. Professional development is important to us and we will support your aspirations and ensure you have every opportunity to develop your career. 

We are currently seeking a reception or nursery teacher who is: 

• An exemplary classroom practitioner who is able to secure high standards of engagement, progress and achievement in Early Years.
• Able to demonstrate excellent knowledge and skills across the foundation stage delivering high quality, inspirational creative lessons.
• Highly motivated and dedicated to achieving outstanding learning and care
• An individual who is willing to ‘go that extra mile’ to better the life chances of our children
• Able to demonstrate energy and enthusiasm and keen to make a difference
• Someone who sets high standards for their own work. 
• A team player who listens to and values the opinions of others, while bringing their own ideas and initiative. 

Applications from Early Careers Teachers would be welcomed.

In return you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with the most amazing 'exemplary' children who are respectful, kind and resilient at all times.
• Work with a very supportive and dedicated team of staff who 'go over and above' to ensure all children get the very best.
• Work in a community with team spirit in abundance, where parents actively encourage and help our children and staff.
• Develop your career at the next stage with access to vast professional development and training
• Join a culture where staff wellbeing is prioritised. 

For further details of staff benefits please go to our Careers page.

Informal discussions with the Principal are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office at hello@pop.hslt.academy or via phone call 01904 795930. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged during week commencing 3rd June.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place week commencing 10 June 2024.

Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.