ReceptionTeacher and Year Group Leader

Reception Teacher and Year Group Leader

We are looking to appoint an outstanding reception class practitioner who is well organised and highly motivated to lead our team of 3 reception classes. This is a great opportunity for an experienced practitioner to lead and guide colleagues whilst also still enjoying their Reception Teacher duties. 

We are looking for someone who:

· is a skilled early years practitioner with exemplary early years practice

· has at least 3 years’ experience teaching in reception and a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage

· has the ability to lead a team to the benefits of the children

· will motivate children to be confident, independent, enquiry based learners

· is committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential

· has high expectations for learning and behaviour

· is adaptable and has a positive attitude

· has excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with children, parents and staff

We are a popular and successful academy school, committed to delivering a broad and creative curriculum and providing pupils with access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities. We have excellent facilities, particularly ICT, P.E., and the creative curriculum, set within an extensive landscaped site. The school website www.westbourne.sutton.sch.uk  provides lots of information about the school community. Westbourne Primary School is located in the London Borough of Sutton close to good public transport links.

Starting salary point will be as appropriate for experience and a TLR3 will be applicable to the Year Group Leader role.

Informal visits warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school office on 020 8644 8453 to make an apppointment. 

Closing date: Monday 27th March 2017, 4.00pm.

Interview date: Thursday 30th March 2017

Westbourne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.