EYFS Teacher

TSAT; Strood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health and Wellbeing Support

Employee Recognition

TSAT Benefits Portal

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The Gordon Children’s Academy, part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover at its Gordon Children’s Academy in Rochester with possible teaching across the Medway Hub.

We value creative, engaging teaching and high standards of behaviour. The role supports safe, inclusive learning, aligned to our vision of making learning irresistible for all pupils.

Qualifications

• EYFS teaching experience.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievement and behaviour.
• Able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver an engaging EYFS curriculum.
• Maintain high standards of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Potentially teach across the Medway Hub including All Faiths, Cedar and New Horizons Academies.

Job description

About The Role

Are you looking for your next role in primary education?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Teacher to join The Gordon Children’s Academy on a fixed term basis This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of our school, supporting our vision of making learning irresistible while providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all.

Our EYFS Teacher will be passionate about teaching and learning, have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievements and behaviour, with the ability to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum, dedicated to ensuring that all our children achieve their very best.

Although the successful candidate will be based at the Gordon Children’s Academy in Rochester, there may be the opportunity to teach across our Medway Hub incorporating All Faiths Children’s Academy and Cedar Children’s Academy, and New Horizon’s Children’s Academy in Chatham.

This role is offered on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave until the end of the academic year.

About Us

The Gordon’s Children’s Academy is based in the Strood area. Our Junior and Infant school work closely together to ensure that all staff and children work together as one. We are lucky enough have a passionate workforce at our school who all care for and respect the fantastic children of our school.

We are dedicated to school improvement, and we all aim to provide a happy, safe and fun school environment for the children, and our staff too. We have high expectations of behaviour, and we recognise that it is our responsibility to listen to the children verbally or by interpreting their behaviour. Pupils of Gordon’s Children’s Academy are proud of their school and have an exciting environment around them to learn in, we encourage use of a creative curriculum, and all children enjoy decorating their classroom whilst they focus on a particular topic across the curriculum.To find out more about our school, please click here.

“There is a clear expectation for how children behave and conduct themselves. Pupils are always encouraged to be their best selves.”

Ofsted 2022

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

• Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
• Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

Visits to our schools are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Lenna Wells ([e-mail])

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email [e-mail]