Early Years Lead Teacher (SEN)

Reference: EJR007940

Term Time Only

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, experienced early year’s teacher with experience of working with children with SEND to join the team at Windmill Children’s Centre. NQT’s are also welcome to apply.

You will find this role challenging, stimulating and rewarding.

The post requires the practitioner to have a sound knowledge of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage, excellent communication skills, a commitment to inclusive practice and be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team. To be able to directly deliver outstanding teaching and learning across the centre and provide professional leadership and management of the early years foundation stage within Windmill Children’s Centre in order to raise standards.

The successful candidate must have worked with children with a range of needs and be dedicated, passionate and committed to achieving the very highest standards of teaching, learning and assessment and as part of the leadership team manage a team of Nursery practitioners.

We want individuals who are able to see the possibilities for our exceptional children and have the energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate every child to reach their potential.

You must have substantive post qualifying experience in the early years. Early years teaching qualification and have had some experience of working with children with additional needs. The post holder will need to be a skilled communicator, be able to sensitively interact and communicate with parents who are coming to terms with their child’s additional needs.

A key part of the role is to monitor, evaluate and review the quality of learning and teaching in the EYFS and share judgments with staff as appropriate.

Identify key professional development needs and ensure these are met through the provision of high quality coaching and mentoring.

Work with the senior team and contribute to continuing professional development (CPD) activities, particularly in respect to the EYFS.

References will be taken prior to interview, of which one must be from your current or most recent employer.

Visits to the Centre are encouraged. Interested applicants should contact the centre administrator on 0208 8131295 to make an appointment with the Centre Head.

Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This role is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.

Please apply online: www.ealing.gov.uk/jobs

Closing date: 24 July 2017