Class Teacher – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Ashdene Primary School; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashdene Primary School in Wilmslow is seeking an experienced EYFS practitioner with high expectations for all children. You will apply your secure understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework and Development Matters to plan engaging, play-based learning experiences.

You will support early reading, writing and mathematics, foster communication and language development, and use assessment to identify starting points and track progress.

Qualifications

• Excellent EYFS practitioner with high expectations.
• Secure understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework and Development Matters.
• Strong knowledge of child development and how young children learn through play.
• Developing foundations in communication and language, early reading, writing and mathematics.
• Creates engaging learning experiences and an enabling environment.

Skills

EYFS practitioner

EYFS framework

Child development knowledge

Play-based learning

Communication and language

Early reading and writing

Mathematics foundations

Purposeful learning experiences

Enabling environment

Assessment effectively

Additional needs awareness

Reflective practitioner

Team player

Ambitious learning

Love of learning

Job description

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent and experienced EYFS practitioner with high expectations for all children.
• Has a secure and thorough understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework and Development Matters.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of child development and how young children learn, particularly through play, exploration and carefully planned adult-led experiences.
• Understands the importance of developing strong foundations in communication and language, early reading, writing and mathematics.
• Creates purposeful, engaging and ambitious learning experiences that meet the needs of all children.
• Establishes an enabling environment that promotes independence, curiosity, creativity and a love of learning.
• Uses assessment effectively to identify children's starting points, address gaps in learning and secure strong progress.
• Understands the importance of early identification and appropriate support for children with additional needs.
• Is reflective, motivated and committed to continually improving their practice.
• Works positively as part of a high-performing team and contributes to a shared vision of excellence.
• Shares our ambition for ensuring every child gets the very best possible start to their education.