Reception Class Teacher

Warren Mead School is looking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Reception Teacher to join our friendly and hard-working team at Warren Mead Infant School.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an inspiring and talented teacher, who specialises in EYFS, to play an integral part in driving our Early Years department forward. As an Early Years teacher, you will play an important role in shaping the future and growth of children at Warren Mead, with the opportunity to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of the local community. As part of the GLF community of schools, you can expect excellent professional development and strong support.

About Warren Mead Infant School

Warren Mead is a great place to work and we invest in our staff and their wellbeing. We have worked together as staff to identify those things which have a high workload but low impact on our children's education and to reduce or remove these. All our staff have a wellbeing day renewed each year as well planning days each term. We have an extensive and varied menu of extracurricular activities which is deliberately provided by external specialists so our teachers can do what they do best - teach! To find out more, please visit us to meet our Executive Headteacher and tour the schools.

What we are looking for

• A teacher with experience of teaching in early years
• A teacher who loves their work
• A teacher who is inspired by children and their colleagues
• An excellent teacher and role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core principle of kindness
• A highly motivated and creative teacher
• A teacher who can create a culture of high expectations for behaviour and achievement of all children
• A positive, open-minded professional
• A teacher who is able to build strong relationships with the many stakeholders in a school

Why work at Warren Mead Schools

• Amazing pupils, friendly supportive staff and committed governing body
• Small classes
• Opportunities to lead in a curriculum area across two different schools 
• Excellent continuing professional development
• Be part of 2 schools coming together

Thrive in a Career at GLF

GLF Schools is a dynamic, forward thinking and rapidly expanding Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff. Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of its own local community, yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience. GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. Our offer includes:

• Continuous Professional Development
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Flexible Working
• Staff Wellbeing
• Career Pathways and Talent Management
• Staff Benefits
• Community and Collaboration
• Valued worker scheme 

The Details

Salary: MPR/UPR

Contract: Permanent

Start date: 1st September 2020

Closing date for applications: 26th May 2020

Interviews: 29th May 2020 - Via video link

Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.