Early Years Class Teacher

About this Role

To provide high-quality teaching and learning which enables all pupils to make strong progress and develop secure foundations for future learning:

• Teaching, Learning and the Curriculum: Plan and deliver high-quality, ambitious and inclusive teaching which enables all pupils to learn well and make strong progress. 

• Assessment and Pupil Progress: Make accurate and productive use of formative and summative assessment to identify what pupils know, understand and can do and determine appropriate next steps. 

• Inclusion and SEND: Create an inclusive classroom in which every child is valued, supported and able to participate. 

• Behaviour, Relationships and Personal Development: Establish positive, respectful relationships with pupils based upon warmth, consistency and high expectations. 

• Safeguarding and Welfare: Have a clear understanding that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. 

• Professional Responsibilities: Demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct in accordance with the Teachers' Standards.      

• Leadership and School Improvement: Contribute to the school's priorities for improvement. 

• Continuing Professional Development: Engage fully with the school's programme of instructional coaching and professional development. 

The successful candidate will contribute positively to the wider life and continuing development of the school. This role also provides an opportunity for the right candidate to develop their leadership skills, contribute to whole-school improvement and take on additional responsibility as their experience and expertise develop.

The postholder will carry out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with the Teachers' Standards, the current Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework for group and school-based providers, the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document where adopted by the Trust, and the policies and expectations of East Allington Primary School and Education South West.

East Allington Primary School and Education South West are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment and pre-employment checks.

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to come and visit us. We would love to show you around, introduce you to our children and staff and give you the opportunity to see what makes East Allington such a special place to work.

To arrange an informal visit or conversation with the Headteacher, please contact the school office on 01803 712363.

Please see full job description, attached.

Safeguarding Statement

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service