Unqualified Teacher (Early Years)

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced EYFS Professional at a vibrant school in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers a pathway to QTS while working as a Nursery Teacher. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team, fostering a stimulating curriculum for young learners. With a commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity, the school values creativity and collaboration. If you're passionate about early years education and ready to make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you. Join a community that prioritizes children's welfare and development, and take the next step in your career.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level with Early Years Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching EYFS with a passion for creating engaging learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess children in the Nursery class, including Rising 3s.
• Work collaboratively with staff and engage with parents and families.

Skills

Teaching in EYFS

Planning and Assessing

Collaboration

Innovative and Creative Teaching

Education

Degree Level Qualification

Early Years Teacher Status

Job description

This is a Voluntary Aided School; the employer will be the Governing body of the School.

Archbishop Runcie Church of England (VA) First School

Christon Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 1US
Tel: [phone]

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EYFS Professional who is ready to take the next step towards achieving QTS.

Following the success of our current Deputy Headteacher who also followed this route, the Governors of Archbishop Runcie Church of England VA First School wish to appoint a permanent Nursery Teacher, due to the promotion of the previous post holder. Whilst in employment, we will support you initially as an EYFS Professional with a view to undertaking an assessment-only route to QTS and complete your ECT Induction. (Candidates should check they meet the criteria for this).

Archbishop Runcie CE First School is situated in Gosforth in an area of mixed demographics. We have a well-established staff team and happy and highly-motivated children. Our EYFS provision is a strength of our school, and we are seeking to appoint an excellent Nursery Teacher to continue to provide a stimulating, relevant curriculum to our Nursery class including Rising 3s.

This post is suitable for anyone qualified to degree level including Early Years Teacher Status or equivalent qualifications to enable them to work as a Nursery Teacher. This post is not suitable for applicants who already hold QTS. This post will be paid on unqualified teacher pay scale, as per Teachers Pay & Conditions (scale points 1-6) until QTS is achieved.

The successful candidates will:

• have experience of teaching in EYFS
• have high expectations of children's attitudes, achievements and behaviour
• be innovative, creative and imaginative
• have a passion for creating an exciting learning environment
• consistently go the extra mile for the good of our children
• be willing to participate in all aspects of school life and to ‘muck in’ – we are a small school!
• have evidence of meaningful classroom impact
• have successful, recent experience of planning, teaching and assessing
• work positively with parents and families
• be flexible and work collaboratively and successfully as team members

Archbishop Runcie CE (VA) First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this firm commitment. As such, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken alongside other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Online searches will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. We look forward to receiving your applications.

If you are ready for the next step in your career and you feel that your skill set makes you a good fit for this very exciting opportunity, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Application forms are available on the school website and should be returned to Mrs K Massey by 9:00am on Monday 2nd June. CVs will not be accepted. Visits to school will take place on Tuesday 20th May at 11:00am and 4:00pm. Please inform the school by telephone if you would like to attend. Shortlisted applicants will be required for the full day on Monday 9th June for lesson observations, tasks, and interviews. The successful applicant will work with our current Nursery teacher to ensure a comprehensive and nurturing handover and induction, for the benefit of our children.