EYFS/KS1 Teacher

FULL TIME EYFS/KS1 CLASS TEACHER
TO START April 2025 (or sooner)

The successful candidate must:
• be passionate and knowledgeable and have a strong understanding of the Early Years Framework and the National Curriculum
• have knowledge of how children learn and develop, including their emotional wellbeing
• Have the ability to work with young children and their families in a sensitive and positive way.
• Be able to organise and maintain a secure, safe and stimulating working environment for the range of activities taking place
• Demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative in curriculum planning, being able to make links between different areas of learning and inspire and challenge learners to enable every child to reach their full potential
• be a role model for the development of pupils’ social behaviour and attitudes and have strong behaviour management skills
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Be patient and supportive with the varied needs of all our children.
• Be able to motivate and inspire a love of learning in all pupils
• Be professional, enthusiastic, energetic, resilient and prepared to go that extra mile to make a difference for our children

We offer
• an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated and successful team who work collaboratively to achieve the highest standards for all pupils
• A friendly and welcoming Academy, which is part of the successful University of Lincoln Academy Trust.
• Fantastic outdoor learning environments which pupils and staff are excited to be a part of, with the opportunity to further enhance these areas.
• A caring and supportive learning environment that nurtures pupils’ development into positive, well-rounded members of the community.
• Being an effective and supportive team member and in return we offer a welcoming and forward thinking team.
• Having an active part in a forward moving academy with strong commitment to its aims and ethos
• Children who are full of learning potential and respond positively to a challenge
• Support to develop you within this role, to be the best you can be and give you the opportunity to further your professional skills and development.
• A varied job where no day is the same!

If you would like an application pack, please either telephone 01205 870509 or email enquiries@wpacademy.uk If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact in the first instance Mrs Linda Quinn, Senior Administrator, on 01205 870509

Closing date: Monday 2nd December 2024 at 12pm.
Interviews will take place after: Tuesday 3rd December 2024.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment.
All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may be subject to online checks.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advert, should we identify an appropriate candidate. If you have not been invited for an interview within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Our School 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. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.