Early Years Lead and Class Teacher

Lower Kersal Community Primary School; Salford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Kersal Community Primary School in Salford is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to lead our Early Years team. You will model high-quality teaching, guide curriculum development and support colleagues to continually improve practice.

The role requires strong assessment for progress, an inclusive, nurturing environment and excellent communication with children, families and the wider school. You will work collaboratively to drive ongoing improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Evidence of high-quality teaching and learning in the Early Years.
• Ability to lead and develop the Early Years provision with vision.
• Consistently high expectations and aspirations for every child.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and school improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support others.

Responsibilities

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with proven track record in Early Years.
• Lead and develop our Early Years provision with vision, creativity and enthusiasm.
• Inspire a love of learning through a child-centred curriculum.
• Use effective assessment to identify next steps and accelerate progress.
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively as part of our staff team while supporting and developing others.
• Be committed to continuous professional development and school improvement.

Job description

We are looking for someone who will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of high-quality teaching and learning in the Early Years.
• Lead and develop our Early Years provision with vision, creativity and enthusiasm.
• Have consistently high expectations and aspirations for every child.
• Inspire a love of learning through an engaging, stimulating and child-centred curriculum.
• Use effective assessment to identify next steps, accelerate progress and ensure all children achieve their best.
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively as part of our dedicated staff team while supporting and developing others.
• Be committed to continuous professional development and school improvement.

If you are an enthusiastic and ambitious teacher with the vision and passion to lead our Early Years team and make a real difference to children's lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.