EYFS/KS1 Teacher

To teacher Reception Year

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding EYFS teacher practitioner who is enthusiastic, committed, and looking for an exciting opportunity to join a strong team in a growing school. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of how children learn and how to translate this into high quality teaching and learning. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding and engagement in assessment processes and inclusive practices; and share a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful candidate should have a deep understanding of EYFS provision, excellent communication skills, have a creative approach to teaching and be able to inspire, develop and motivate both children and staff, providing children with a stimulating learning environment. You should be committed to support an environment where our youngest learners feel safe to explore new experiences in creative and varied ways.

The role requires the aptitude to work as part of a successful team liaising with parents and the community, demonstrating an understanding of the needs of a small school and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school and extra-curricular activities.

Lapford Community Primary School is part of Chulmleigh Academy Trust, a group of four primary schools and Chulmleigh Community College. The role will be based at Lapford in the first year. Lapford Community Primary School has gained the well-deserved reputation of being a very good and effective school. Recent OFSTED 2014 rated the school as good, particular praise given for excellent behaviour and good teaching. The school prides itself on being a friendly, family and community orientated establishment.

An application form, job description and person specification is available from our website: http://tinyurl.com/CATvacancies

As employers we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and in that regard have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.

Closing date: 9 am Monday, 18 July 2016
Interview date: Tuesday, 19 July 2016