Junior School Early Years Teacher
Newcastle High School for Girls
Newcastle upon Tyne
- Expired
- Salary:
- from £34,490 depending on experience and application of 2023 annual increment, when agreed
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2023
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2023
Job overview
We wish to appoint a talented, passionate and committed EYFS teacher to lead our Nursery class from September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Set in the stunning 5 acre grounds at Chapman House, our Nursery is a thriving setting where girls can join us from their 3rd birthday. We are incredibly proud of what we offer our youngest girls as they begin their journey through Newcastle High School for Girls, which includes a high-quality learning environment, exciting play-based curriculum and outdoor learning opportunities all year round, including forest school.
We are looking for someone who can continue to build upon our excellent provision and reputation, and who can take Nursery from strength to strength. The successful applicant will contribute to providing a first-class education for our pupils by teaching with expertise, confidence and enthusiasm, having regard to the EYFS curriculum.
The successful applicant will be:
- Knowledgeable about how young children learn and develop
- Passionate about delivering high-quality, playful learning within a stimulating learning environment
- Enthusiastic about learning outdoors
- A reflective practitioner, committed to their own CPD and the continued development of our EYFS provision
The appointed person will also offer tailored support to the learning of individual pupils, will support consistent delivery of the school’s pastoral aims and will play a key role in supporting the school’s extensive co and extra-curricular provision.
We offer:
- A purpose-built and well-resourced learning environment with extensive outdoor provision
- Eager and happy girls who are ready to learn
- A strong, happy and supportive staff team who work collaboratively to support each other
Full details of the responsibilities for this role can be found in the job description provided.
About the School
NHSG is the leading academic independent girls’ day school in the North East of England. Our pupils are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn, and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a number of sites in suburban, leafy, Jesmond and Sandyford, close to Newcastle city centre with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools and academies, we can offer a variety of benefits, including:
- Competitive rate of pay and conditions
- Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan
- Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme
- Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
- Discounted fees for children at GDST schools
- Free lunches and refreshments are provided to all staff during term time
- Free parking available for school staff
- Season Ticket Loans: Interest free loans for annual travel season tickets
- Computer Loans: Interest free loans for purchase of home computing equipment
- Cycle Scheme: Option to pay for bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate over 12 months
- A great working environment, atmosphere and location
The application process will be completed by our online portal. Please click on the apply button.
Closing date: 17h April 2023 (10 am) but early applications are welcomed.
You must be available for interview on Thursday 27th April 2023 as this will be the only interview date for this position.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
NHSG and GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.
Attached documents
About Newcastle High School for Girls
- Newcastle High School for Girls
- Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Tyne And Wear
- NE2 3BA
- United Kingdom
Newcastle High School for Girls is an all-girls, selective, non-denominational, independent all-through school with sixth form in Tyne and Wear serving students from the age of 3-18. The all-through school, situated in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, has approximately 677 students on record and belongs to the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST).
Formerly Central Newcastle High School and Newcastle Church High School, Newcastle High School for Girls was founded in 1895 and is spread across three buildings, separating the primary and secondary sites.
Head
Mrs Amanda Hardie
Values and vision
Newcastle High School for Girl’s aim is to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment where girls feel challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential. It follows the four core values of girls first, networked, bold and principled. The secondary school wants girls to feel that there is nothing they can’t achieve if they put their mind to it, and nurtures them as hard working, confident and resilient individuals. Newcastle High School offers learners a broad and balanced curriculum to provide girls with the skills, knowledge and experience to thrive in their future life and education. The school wants all girls to feel valued and cared for, while demonstrating respect and kindness to others, establishing lasting friendships and contributing to the school and wider community as active and positive citizens.
Academic rigour and exceptional teaching and learning are at the heart of an NHSG education. We offer an exciting curriculum delivered by inspirational teachers who are experts in the ways that girls learn best. And this doesn't stop at the classroom door. In fact, every minute of every day is packed full of learning opportunities. Our co-curriculum combines with our curriculum so that each girl has the opportunity to learn new skills, broaden her horizons and have a lot of fun along the way. The strong community and warm atmosphere created by our all-girl school provides the perfect environment for girls to gain confidence and excel.
Independent Schools Inspectorate
“The quality of the pupils’ overall achievements and of their learning, attitudes and skills is outstanding throughout the school. It meets very well the school’s aims to enable girls of all abilities to develop their intellectual curiosity, to become skilled and independent learners and to achieve their full potential.”
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