Class Teacher

Eastfield Academy; Northampton; In loco; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

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Eastfield Academy in Northampton is seeking a Nursery Teacher to lead the day-to-day running of our nursery, creating a warm, safe and stimulating environment for young learners. You will plan and deliver engaging activities across the EYFS curriculum, assess progress, and work closely with families to support wellbeing and development.

You will collaborate with the Early Years team and school leaders to uphold our values.

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• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences across the EYFS curriculum.
• Assess children's progress and tailor support to individual needs.
• Work with families to build strong relationships and support wellbeing.
• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery to ensure a well-organised environment.
• Champion inclusion, equality and safeguarding in all activities.
• Collaborate with the Early Years team and other professionals.

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As our Nursery Teacher, you will take the lead in the day-to-day running of the nursery, creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel valued, confident and ready to explore.

You will plan and deliver engaging learning experiences, carefully assess children's progress and ensure that every child is supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with our Early Years team and families, you will play an important role in building strong relationships, celebrating children's achievements and ensuring their safety, happiness and wellbeing.

Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our school values of Ambition, Aspiration, Courage and Respect, and who will bring enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine love of Early Years education to our school community.

As our Nursery Teacher, you will play an important role in giving our youngest children the very best start to their education. We are looking for someone who is passionate about Early Years, enjoys working as part of a team and is excited to make a real difference every day.

Creating a wonderful place to learn

Create a warm, welcoming, safe and inspiring Nursery environment where every child feels happy, valued and excited to learn.

Plan and deliver fun, engaging and purposeful learning experiences across all seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

Take the lead in the day-to-day running of our Nursery, ensuring it is well organised, resourced and responsive to the individual needs of every child.

Build a positive and nurturing learning environment where children feel confident, supported and encouraged to explore, discover and develop.

Provide exciting opportunities that support children's social, emotional and cultural development, helping them grow in confidence and independence.

Helping every child shine

Observe, assess and celebrate children's learning and achievements, using this information to plan their next steps and share progress with families.

Work closely with parents and carers, building positive relationships and keeping them involved in their child's learning, development and wellbeing.

Work collaboratively with other professionals and external agencies to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

Champion inclusion and equality, ensuring every child and family is treated with kindness, fairness, dignity and respect.

Working together as a team

Lead, guide and make effective use of our nursery support staff, creating a positive and supportive team where everyone works together to achieve the best outcomes for children.

Be an enthusiastic and active member of our wider school team, getting involved in school events, activities and celebrations.

Contribute positively to staff meetings, sharing ideas, experiences and good practice.

Work alongside the Principal and wider leadership team to promote our school ethos, values and high expectations.

Take an active interest in your own professional development, embracing opportunities to learn, reflect and grow as an Early Years practitioner.

Keeping our children safe and happy

Put children's safety, happiness and wellbeing at the heart of everything you do, following the school's safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Promote a safe and healthy environment for children, colleagues and visitors, following school health and safety policies and procedures.

Ensure school policies and expectations are reflected in everyday nursery practice, including confidentiality, data protection, equality and safeguarding.

Work effectively within agreed school routines, procedures and expectations, collaborating with colleagues and senior leaders to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

Risk management is everyone’s responsibility: comply with policies and procedures, and promptly elevate issues, incidents and concerns to management.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.