EYFS Lead - Full-time

Tiger Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2008-140T
• Posted:13/05/2022
• Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR2
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:19/05/2022 at 23:00
• Interviews:24/05/2022

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Are you an experienced EYFS primary practitioner who is ready for a new challenge?

Tiger Primary school have an exciting opportunity to appoint an EYFS Leader who will also support in our Nursery, starting September 2022. The role would include leading ‘Phonics/Early Reading’ across EYFS/KS1, in partnership with our Reading Lead. A particular focus would be preparing children for the Y1 Phonics Screening.

We are a friendly, popular school and are committed to ensuring that each child makes excellent progress, in an environment where they feel nurtured. Tiger Primary is a place the well-being of both staff and pupils is a priority.

Do you have:

• A commitment to providing children with the very best start in life?
• Passion, experience and high expectations within EYFS?
• A proven record of excellence as a class teacher with the ability to model good practice?
• A track record of delivering exciting EYFS provision within their own classroom and developing the children’s love of learning?
• The vision, energy and determination to make a difference?
• The ability to develop, motivate and support a team and positive relationships with children, parents, staff and the wider community?
• A desire to make learning an enjoyable experience for our children?

We can offer:

• A happy, supportive and friendly team with wonderful, positive children.
• Weekly PPA and leadership non-contact time.
• A supportive SLT who are forward thinking and welcome new ideas.
• A well-resourced school with teacher iPads & laptops, amazing outdoor learning spaces, curriculum support and a modern building.
• A commitment to manageable workload and staff well-being.
• A range of opportunities for career development and regular access to CPD.
• A school dog who makes every day a happy day.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Karen Thorpe in the office (01662 745166) to make an appointment or for more information.

Only the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Information about the school

Welcome to Tiger Primary School!

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Tiger Primary School is a ‘Good’ (September 2023) school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 450 children aged 4 to 11. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, rich in real-life experiences and opportunities. Understand that every child deserves to experience a sense of accomplishment in a wide range of areas. The enriched curriculum reflects this belief, offering an excellent balance between academic and personal development.

Tiger Primary value each and every child as an individual, ensuring that they are supported throughout their own unique educational journey. Children and staff share a genuine love of learning, thriving in an environment built upon the school values (Teamwork, Independence, Going beyond the expected, Empathy, Resilience).

At Tiger Primary School, they offer a welcoming and inviting space where enthusiastic and happy children fill our classrooms. Passionate for learning is evident in their commitment to enable ALL children to achieve their very best. The staff at Tiger care deeply about the wellbeing and development of all young people, fostering a love for teaching and learning that is truly inspirational.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Loose, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 745166
• Email: officetps@tigerprimary.com

Documents

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• Person Specification
• Job Description