Early Years Teacher

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Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job title:         Early Years Teacher

Location:      Ryecroft School, Walsall

Pay:         Up to £40,000 per annum

Hours:            Monday to Friday

Contract:        Permanent, Term Time Only

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity? We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers and experienced educators who are passionate about fostering a love for learning.

About the role

We are looking for an Early Years Teacher for our New Options School - Ryecroft School in Walsall. The school will have capacity for 60 pupils and is due to open in September 2024. Our New Options School will cater for pupils with Autism and complex needs. 

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils and young people’s lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.

As a Qualified Early Years Teacher, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education.

• Plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
• Create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Assess and track the progress of each pupil, providing tailored support as needed
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to ensure a holistic approach to pupil development Participate in school and community events

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Specialisation or experience in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Passionate about early years education and fostering a positive learning environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The cohort is currently looking like it will be primary, ASC and complex needs pupils including some in Early Years.

The cohort is currently looking like it will be primary, ASC and complex needs pupils including some in Early Years.

About the school

Our New Options School - Ryecroft School will have capacity for 60 pupils and is due to open in September 2024. Our New Options School will cater for pupils with Autism and complex needs. 

The school is located in Walsall. Walsall is a market town in the West Midlands County. It is located 9 miles north-west of Birmingham, 7 miles east of Wolverhampton and 9 miles from Lichfield.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join Options Autism? 

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

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