Early Years Teacher - Maternity cover 12 months

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Early Years Teacher who would like be part of a leading independent day school for boys aged 2 – 7, including a co-educational Nursery for girls and boys aged 2 – 4.

We are first and foremost specialists in Early Years education and we foster a love of learning through delivering a broad, balanced, exciting and stimulating curriculum which has been carefully tailored to suit this young age group.

JOB PURPOSE

To plan, organise and teach a class of Nursery aged pupils (2-4 years old)

To work closely with the Head of Early Years and the Nursery teaching team to provide a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment for the pupils

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Prepare plans for each curriculum area having regard for continuity and progression in learning and the school’s policies 
• Prepare daily plans in sufficient detail to give a clear view of how each individual lesson should develop. 
• Ensure that all work is prepared and ready in advance of the lesson 
• Continually assess children’s progress both formally and informally and maintain children’s profile records 
• To provide a warm, friendly, supportive atmosphere that is conducive to the social and emotional needs of the children within an assigned class 
• Follow all codes of practice in relation to school discipline, health and safety regulations, Special Educational Needs and the reporting of accidents 
• Keep the attendance register am and pm each day 
• Organise the classroom in an attractive and stimulating fashion and display the children’s work to the best possible advantage 
• Cover for colleagues in their absence 
• Take a full part in staff meetings, INSET, and parents’ evenings 
• Support the pupils and school as a whole, by attending school productions, functions and any events as requested 
• Collaborate with other members of staff and help promote good working relationships 
• Build close working relationships with the reception class staff to ensure continuity and progression between year groups 
• Foster the development and continuation of good parent/teacher relationships 
• To prepare school reports, reports for educational psychologists, other schools and for any other body/organisation as requested by the Head or Deputy Head 
• Make full and proper use of the materials and resources available 
• The teacher has the responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance to our Safeguarding Policy 
• You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the Head requires from time to time.

Suitable candidates will be:

Essential 

• EYPS or QTS qualified 
• Evidence of CPD and/or school practice 
• Prior teaching experience in working with 2 – 4 year olds 
• Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and its assessment 
• Confident use of ICT 
• Evidence of involvement in curriculum development 
• An understanding of recent developments in assessment 
• Excellent classroom practitioner 
• Competent user of Information Technology 
• Commitment to being an excellent team player 
• Establish professional relationships with children and families 
• Excellent behaviour management skills 
• Thorough understanding of the developmental and learning needs of young children, particularly within the EYFS 
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues relevant to this age range 
• Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and its assessment 
• Evidence of involvement in curriculum development 
• An understanding of recent developments in assessment 
• Awareness of safeguarding issues 
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people

Desirable 

• Qualification for working with children who have Special Educational needs 
• First Aid qualification 
• Additional training/qualifications to enhance performance in the EYFS 
• Experience of interactive whiteboards 
• Specific subject skills and knowledge 
• Wider knowledge of the use of ICT and the internet 
• Working in the independent sector 
• Ability to lead a subject area 
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum 
• Knowledge of the independent school structure and requirements for entrance to Prep Schools

APG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Closing date:  30 June 2022