Pre-School Leader

Required from January 2023

32.5hours per week x 39 weeks per year,

Grade D: £22369 per annum pro rata (actual salary approx £16678 per annum)

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm

Total 32.5 hours per week

Christow Primary School is a very special place to work. Our popular school is situated in an attractive elevated position at the heart of Christow Parish and enjoys picturesque grounds, with a forest school site, adventure playground and gardening area. Our dedicated team of staff and governors work together to create a school where there is a real sense of community and where learners and staff can flourish. Our aims are straightforward. We strive to develop the intellectual, spiritual, moral, social and cultural needs of each child through inspirational teaching and opportunities. We value the positive and sustained support of the parents to achieve this. Please come and visit us and see for yourself! Please contact Amy Yeo, Headteacher, at reception@christowprimary.org.uk to arrange a visit.

We are looking to appoint a full-time Preschool Leader to join our Early Years team in the newly established Foundation Stage Unit.

We are seeking a Preschool Leader that:

• Has excellent communication skills leading to effective relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• Has a good understanding of the Early Years curriculum and a commitment to creating a high quality environment which supports the Prime Areas of learning and development for all children.
• Is committed to raising standards for young people
• Has a personal philosophy which supports the ethos and values of the school
• Has the ability to support rich and creative learning experiences
• Has the ability to support early phonics and maths skills
• Will be committed to supporting children to make good progress within their curriculum and inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be
• Is kind, patient, enthusiastic and compassionate with a lively, fun outlook and a curious and creative mind.

We can offer you:

• Motivated and enthusiastic pupils
• School and Trust-wide support and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated and committed colleagues
• Commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. Please return completed application forms to: reception@christowprimary.org.uk

Education Southwest is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, social media and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date for this position:        Thursday 8th December 2022

Interviews will be held on:            Week commencing 12th December 2022