EYFS/Year 1 Class Teacher

Stockland Primary Academy are looking for an EYFS/Year 1 Class Teacher

Can you teach phonics with paint?

At the end of your school day do you often find glitter and shaving foam in your hair?

Do you want to be the person to lay the foundation for a life time of learning?

If this is you read on…

We are delighted to be able to offer you a unique opportunity to become a part of our friendly teaching team at our Outstanding primary school. If successful you will be supported and developed by our committed and caring leadership team and given opportunities to develop your career as an outstanding teacher and as a leader of learning.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has the good humour, patience and empathy needed to ensure that all children feel valued and nurtured in our setting.
• Is an outstanding teacher with high expectations for all pupils.
• Has confidence and understanding in the teaching of the Early Years and Year 1 curriculums.
• Is able to create an exciting and engaging learning environment both inside and outside.
• Is able to work in partnership with parents and other stakeholders.
• Understands and maintains the highest standards of safeguarding for all children in their care.
• Has the imagination and confidence to make learning fun!
• Is a  reflective practitioner.
• Is committed to raising the aspirations of the children and their families.
• Has an excellent understanding of how children learn.
• Has strong interpersonal skills.
• Is  enthusiastic, hardworking and resilient.
• Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

We can offer you:

• The chance to join our friendly, talented team of experienced teachers.
• A school dedicated to using a creative engaging curriculum
• The opportunity to use and develop our gardening and forest school areas,
• A strong and supportive parent community.
• Excellent relationships with the local pre school
• Enthusiastic, happy learners 
• A caring, supportive culture founded on the school’s Christian values
• The opportunity to work alongside professional sports coaches.
• Collaborative, supportive networks with other schools and professionals.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.

A beautiful location with excellent transport links. 

Stockland is situated in beautiful Devon countryside and only a short drive from Honiton and within easy reach of Exeter airport and the M5. The school is close to excellent rail and road links to Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay and the South West. There is also easy access to a range of beautiful Devon beaches and places of outstanding beauty.

A fantastic learning environment with outstanding resources. 

Our children benefit from access to the school’s own extensive grounds including ponds, a wetland meadow, copses , fields, forest school and garden. The outside learning environment is an integral part of our continuous provision, all year round and there are opportunities for successful candidates to further develop this aspect of the learning environment.

Our school is an established and outstanding school with a talented and experienced staff team with a commitment to developing teaching based on the best research and pedagogy and a commitment to lifelong learning and a growth mind-set. Our school offers teachers the freedom to teach creatively and provides pupils with a unique and outstanding sports curriculum. All of our pupils benefit from coaching from professional sports coaches and are able to access an exceptional range of extra- curricular clubs and offsite sporting activities.

Please visit our website to find out more about us:  www.stocklandprimary.org.uk

NB: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 9.00am Friday 9th February 2018

INTERVIEW DATE: 21st FEBRUARY 2018