Class Teacher for Reception

Full time - Monday to Friday  

We are a large primary school in Brent and serve a very diverse community. We are situated over two sites, one on Hawkshead Road, NW10 9UR and one on Brentfield Road, NW10 8HE, called Leopold Gwenneth Rickus.

We pride ourselves on our warm, caring ethos and have a strong reputation for this and for the way in which we celebrate every child’s uniqueness. The school is lively and friendly with excellent opportunities for professional development.

The Executive Head Teacher is eager to find someone who is passionate about EYFS / Early Years inside & outside of the classroom and is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative individual to join our hardworking supportive team. The successful candidate will be required to teach pupils who have a range of abilities across the EYFS phase.

The Person:

• be passionate about teaching and learning and is able to work with others to develop their practice
• be a passionate classroom practitioner with a proven track record of skills, high expectations and aspirations for our children’s achievement
• have outstanding skills and sees learning as a life-long process
• teaches in a creative and innovative way
• be keen to take on new ideas and opportunities
• understands how children learn and how we impact on their future
• have an understanding of good classroom management and how to promote this
• be an excellent communicator with good interpersonal and organisational skills
• understand how pupils with special educational needs may be integrated in the classroom
• possess expertise and knowledge of formative assessment practice and other assessment strategies

We can offer you:

• A good working environment
• A close working relationship with external agencies and staff
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Fun and vibrant staff to support you through the working day
• Opportunity to work in a rapidly improving school with up to date strategies on teaching & learning

Application packs are available to download from the School Website www.leopoldprimaryschool.co.uk

Complete the teaching application form and return it to the School Office at

vacancies@leopold.brent.sch.uk.

Closing date: 12/11/2021

Interviews w/c: 15/11/2021

Leopold Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide good references before commencing work.