EYFS Nursery Teacher
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Ealing
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- AM1 £16,273.83 to AM6 £22,147.84 (Part time salary and dependent on experience)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 18 April 2019
Job overview
Reporting to: Head of School
Location: Ark Priory Primary Academy
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time (Mornings only; Monday to Friday)
Start date: September 2019
Salary: AM1 £16,273.83 to AM6 £22,147.84 (Part time salary and dependent on experience)
Location: Acton, London
Nearest Tube station: Acton Town
Nearest Overground station: Acton Central
Interview date: From Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Ofsted: Outstanding – all areas
Visits to our school are warmly encouraged; to arrange, please call Miss Dunford on 020 3110 0717
If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to the further development of a new but already outstanding school and play a crucial role in children’s development at the most formative time in their life, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a Nursery practitioner who would like to work part-time (mornings only) and contribute to our successful EYFS provision.
Looking for a new and exciting challenge?
Looking for a part time opportunity (mornings only)?
Excited by the prospect of helping to develop a new, growing school?
Opportunity to work in supportive team with many opportunities for career progression.
Ark Priory Primary Academy is a two form entry primary school that opened in September 2013. Currently it has Nursery, Reception and up to year 5 classes but is expanding each year, so will have a Year 6 in September 2019.
Ark Priory, rated “outstanding” by Ofsted in June 2015 has consistently exceeded national results in KS1 assessments. The academy’s phonics programme is a particular strength with 100% pass rates in year 1 for three years running. This is not, however, at the expense of a broad and rich curriculum: the academy is a STEM partner school for the Enthuse award and currently working towards the Artsmark for excellence in music, art and drama.
We aim to provide the best possible education and experience for our pupils.
There are plenty of opportunities for career progression. We also provide regular training and coaching, and an arena to share best practice regularly. In addition, the Ark Schools network offers a rich and varied programme of support and professional development.
Our ideal candidate will:
• be a positive role model for the pupils in their care,
• believe in the potential of every child and be committed to seeing that every child reaches that potential,
• be able to inspire learning beyond the classroom, ensuring that learning doesn’t stop once the school day ends,
• possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of the children,
• be happy to contribute to the success of this exciting new learning community.
Our core values are “courage,” “exploration,” “endeavour” and “excellence.” We take great pride in the diversity of our student body, celebrating all backgrounds and cultures. Our community is already very strong and we are fortunate to have a committed and supportive parent body.
If you are an outstanding individual who has drive and enthusiasm, and who will relish a rewarding, new opportunity please submit an application today.
If you have any queries regarding your application, please contact Miss Keogh on 020 3110 0717.
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Job Description:
The Role
You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background. A passionate practitioner, you will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
• Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential and in doing so meet their progress and attainment targets
• Plan and deliver high quality adult directed sessions that are aligned to the Early Years Curriculum and develop a stimulating environment that promotes child initiated learning.
• Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families in order to ensure progress and outcomes
• Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment enabling students to focus on learning
• Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams
• Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives
• Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community
Other
• Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people
• Ensure compliance with Arks data protection rules and procedures
• Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy
• Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to establish good practice throughout the network, offering support where required
This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.
Person Specification: EYFS Teacher
Qualification Criteria
• Qualified to teach and work in the UK / relevant EYFS qualification
• Qualified to degree level or above
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all students in a challenging classroom environment
• Experience or knowledge of early child development
• Sound knowledge of the legislation and guidelines of the EYFS
• Excellent understanding of both phase and general teaching pedagogy
• Knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum and experience of observational assessment
• Effective and systematic behaviour management
• Be or demonstrate the potential to become an outstanding teacher
Behaviours
• Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every student
• A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and you understand how and when to take appropriate action
• Deep commitment to Ark’s mission of providing an excellent education to every student, regardless of background
• Excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational skills
• Resilient, motivated and committed to achieving excellence
• Reflective and proactive in seeking feedback to constantly improve practice
• Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice.
• Commitment to and understanding of professionalism in line with the National Teaching Standards
Other
• Right to work in the UK
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
• Willingness to undertake training
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About Ark Priory Primary Academy
Ark Priory admitted its first two reception and nursery classes (90 pupils) in September 2013. It is a mixed, non-denominational; two form entry primary school for local children in East Acton. It offers an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for its pupils. We place great emphasis of teaching our pupils social norms and nurturing a sense of community belonging. A clearly defined set of values ‘Explore, Endeavour and Excel’ are shared by all stakeholders, permeates all aspects of our work. Ark Priory had a highly successful first year and in June 2015 was graded outstanding by Ofsted. Read the full report here. From September 2019, it now has nursery through to Year 6 pupils.
The school is part of Ark, an educational charity with a network of academies in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark schools are happy, well-run schools characterised by high ambitions, high achievement and exemplary behaviour with the mission that all pupils have the opportunity to go to university or pursue a career of their choice. The academy opened in September 2013 with ambitious plans and targets. These were fully met. The academy achieved a remarkable amount in its first year, having established a clear identity, strong pedagogy and an aspirational culture which is underpinned by Ark pillars of ‘Knowing every child’. Ark Priory also has an academy song that highlights our motto ‘Courage to fly’ and our school values, ‘Explore, endeavour and excel’ showing that these permeate through all aspects of academy life. Classes are named after famous explorers and other influential figures from history who were catalysts for change and who personify our values, such as Seacole, Shackleton and Einstein.
We have strong links with the wider community and we encourage our students to ensure they become part of the community by participating in various local fairs and events. Our school also regularly welcomes external visitors including as a dance group workshop, a scientist and an explorer! Parents are also a big part of our community and regularly volunteer at the school and organise a variety of fundraising events from bake sales to raffles to bingo nights.
We understand the importance of investing in our staff and providing them with the necessary training and development to achieve our shared goals. In addition to frequent in-school training, regular external training is available to everyone. Staff are encouraged to bring back a "learning take-away", in order to continue this training in school and pass any knowledge or best practices onto the rest of the team. Our training doesn’t stop once you reach a certain level or learn a certain skill – we’ll support you throughout your whole career, from starting out as a trainee to running your own school.
The key to our success has been high expectations and the pursuit of excellence that our teachers instil in our young learners throughout their learning journey. Please see our website for further information.
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