EYFS Leader - Full-time

Eastchurch CEP School, Sheerness

• Ref:KCC886-3106-214T
• Posted:28/04/2021
• Pay:MPS + TLR
• Start Date:1 September 2021
• App Close Date:14/05/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:Tuesday 25 May 2021

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Are you an experienced teacher looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you have the passion, drive, energy and enthusiasm to support the Headteacher and Leadership Team in leading the school on the next stage of our journey?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working teacher to join our happy and dedicated team. We want someone to lead a rich and engaging EYFS curriculum where the children are active learners and are nurtured to develop a curiosity about the world around them.  We welcome candidates with creativity and fresh ideas who are excited to join Eastchurch School with an eagerness to contribute to our school community.

Eastchurch CEP School is part of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust.

At Eastchurch CEP School we have two Reception Classes and a Nursery. Eastchurch is a unique school with high aspirations and expectations for all underpinned by a strong Christian ethos and values. We are one school located at two sites, one at Eastchurch and one at Leysdown on the Isle of Sheppey. The right candidate will:

• Be an excellent teacher, at whatever stage in their career, with in-depth subject knowledge.
• Have high expectations of both yourself and your pupils.
• Be passionate about meeting the needs of all children.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Value working in teams and partnerships.
• Be skilled at fostering independence and pupil-led learning.
• Be reflective, resilient and ambitious, keen to develop your professional expertise.
• Engage with all aspects of school life, parents and the wider community.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development.

 In return we will offer:

• Children who are articulate, great fun, willing and eager to learn.
• A creative, positive and friendly staff team.
• A supportive environment where there are many opportunities for professional development.
• A chance to collaborate with colleagues, with year group partners, as well as local networks and professionals.
• An opportunity to share a real, relevant and engaging curriculum.

If you would like to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Tracy Ryan, School Business Manager on 01795 880279.

ALL APPLICATIONS TO BE MADE VIA KENT-TEACH

Information about the school

Eastchurch Primary School is a nurturing, inclusive, learning community that celebrates all possibilities. Through a journey of faith and exploration, we strive to enable all to grow as resilient life-long learners who value themselves and others. Rooted in God's love and our Christian values, we are a nurturing, inclusive community where all can flourish and achieve their full potential. Our vision flows from our biblical strapline taken from Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Together with our vision our core values of courage, forgiveness, honesty, kindness, love and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

As a single form entry school in a village location, we aim to offer a family friendly and unique experience for staff and families. Our school has a well established Christian ethos and our staff team work together to ensure our children experience success and excitement in their learning every day. We are a member of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk).

We are proud of our ECO status and take an active role in the environment and community life. We value outdoor learning.

Eastchurch Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Please be aware that references will be taken up prior to short listing. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Alison Morris
• Address:Aquila, Suites 19 & 20, Motis Business Centre, Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4QJ
• Telephone: 01303 905100
• Email: hr@aquilatrust.co.uk

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