EYFS Teacher - 0.4 FTE

An exciting opportunity has arisen at St Michael's First School which is part of Beacon Education. Trustees, staff, parents and pupils are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic EYFS Teacher to work in our team. We are an ambitious and loving family school, teaching children from Reception to Year 4, located in and around the popular and historic seaside town of Minehead with easy access to the stunning Exmoor National Park. This striking coastline makes West Somerset a delightful place to live and raise a family.

The successful applicant will be a positive, hardworking, skilled and ambitious practitioner who wants to make a real difference to children’s lives and is ready and able to take on a role teaching our children and working in harmony with staff, families and other key stakeholders. Our staff are motivated to improve the learning journey for every single pupil in our care. Staff are dedicated to improving the life chances of the children in our community.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated teacher who has the ability to bring learning to life and will relish the opportunity to work with our very youngest pupils at the most exciting stage of their learning journey. You will be able to inspire our children to become independent, enthusiastic learners and be a team player who is eager to take on challenges.

We are looking for a Teacher who:

• Believes in, and wants to be part of, the vision and values of our schools

• Has a keen interest in children's development 

• Can demonstrate successful experience teaching and engaging children’s interest to a high standard.

• Can demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of delivery at year 6 level

Potential applicants should:

• Have a strong commitment to raising standards

• Be able to motivate and inspire children and colleagues

• Be innovative in creating stimulating learning opportunities

• Support all aspects of the school's work

• Have a commitment to safeguarding children in our care.

• Be a consistently outstanding classroom practitioner. 

• Be able to raise standards for learners of all abilities including those with complex needs.

• Enjoy working with young children.

We can offer you:

• A secure, caring and inclusive school environment that is focused on all children reaching their full potential

• Happy, well behaved and hardworking pupils who are eager to learn

• Supportive, hardworking and committed staff

• High quality professional development

• An opportunity to be part of a forward thinking and collegiate Trust

Please apply via TES – please note that we do not accept CVs. Interview date to be confirmed.

This position will be offered to the successful candidate subject to references and obtaining the necessary clearances. 

Beacon Education adheres to Safer Recruitment procedures and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.