Nursery Class Teacher

Highters Heath Nursery School; Yardley Wood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Highters Heath Nursery School in Birmingham is seeking a highly motivated teacher (M1–M6) with a passion for early years education to join our dedicated team. The post is part-time with days Wednesday to Friday.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of EYFS and the Teacher Standards, will inspire children, and work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants while upholding safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the EYFS and the Teacher Standards.
• Ability to engage and inspire young children through creative teaching.
• Commitment to safeguarding and working with families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in the EYFS setting.
• Assess children's progress and adapt teaching to individual needs.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants to support learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

The children, staff and Governing Board are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and enthusiastic teacher (M1-M6) with a passion for early years education to join our dedicated team of staff. The post is part-time with the allocated days being Wednesday to Friday.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Can demonstrate excellent pedagogical knowledge of the EYFS and the Teacher Standards.
• Is committed to engaging and inspiring our children, has high expectations and the ability to make a real difference - building on what children already know and can do.
• Make a positive impact.
• Shows flexibility, commitment and excellent interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively as a valued member of the school team.
• Is a fantastic role model to the team of experienced Teaching Assistants and leads learning and the team in the Nursery classroom.
• Is dynamic in their ability to nurture, inspire and challenge all pupils to grow in confidence and make exceptional progress.
• Will celebrate the uniqueness of every child and our inclusive ethos.
• Provides a positive learning environment that stimulates creativity, curiosity, investigation, reasoning and problem-solving.
• Provides an environment that respect the rights of the child.
• Has high expectations of yourself, our staff and our children.
• Has an understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents.
• Ensures that the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and procedures are followed at all times.

We can offer you:

• A positive and rewarding working environment with a team of dedicated and supportive colleagues.
• A collaborative and supportive school community.
• A commitment to support you in developing new skills through professional development opportunities and experiences.
• The opportunity to make an outstanding contribution to the early childhood education of our children through high quality teaching that is ambitious for every child.

Safeguarding:

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: Enhanced DBS, Online Searches, Prohibition checks, Childcare Disqualification, qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work.

References:

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references, prior to interview, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer.

Terms and Conditions:

BCC is a Living Wage employer

Please contact the school office on 0121 4742356 if you would like any further information or would like to arrange a visit to the school on Friday 2nd October at 4pm or Tuesday 6th October at 4pm.