EYFS Teacher Fixed term contract - 1 term - maternity cover

Fairfield Academy is now recruiting for an Early Years Foundation Class Teacher on a fixed term contract - to join us in the Autumn term, covering maternity leave.  This role could be the ideal next step in your career.

About the role

You will be required to carry out professional duties and to have responsibility for an assigned class.

To carry out appropriate planning, teaching, marking and assessment activities so each child can achieve their potential.

To be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of the class and the safety and welfare of the pupils, during on-site and off-site activities.

To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education

Salary & Benefits

M1 – M6

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Who we are looking for

Qualified teacher status

A thorough up to date knowledge of the range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to implement them effectively.

A thorough understanding of the national curriculum and a range of assessment requirements and arrangements.

A clear understanding of age related expectations for children within the Primary phases.

Know how to use local, national and statistics to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.

Knowledge and understanding of the implications of equal opportunities, multicultural education and inclusion.

Strong application of ICT to enhance children’s learning.

Know the legal requirements, national policy and guidance on the safeguarding of children.

Ability to prepare and plan effectively and meet each child’s need.

Good organisational skills and flexibility.

Ability to prioritise and management time effectively.

Ability to work as part of a team allowing the development of others whilst leading in your own expert area.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our Academy

We are a warm and welcoming primary school located in the outskirts of Grimsby. As an academy we are continually striving to provide a rich and inspiring curriculum to excite and motivate our pupils. We encourage each child to reach their potential by developing qualities of self-discipline, motivation and commitment. We want our children to enjoy learning and value the importance of aspirations and achievement.

At Fairfield Academy we set high standards for our pupils and expect them to take pride in their behaviour and their learning. We encourage children to establish good relationships with each other and to develop lively and enquiring minds.

Apply now

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An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.