Early Years Foundation Stage Class Teacher

Early Years Foundation Stage Class Teacher, West Sussex

At Blackthorns CP School, our focus on each individual child is at the centre of everything we do, so that every child achieves their potential and all strengths are identified and valued. We strive to work in partnership with parents, governors and pupils to create lifelong learners, giving our children the skills that they will need to be motivated and independent learners throughout their lives.

Our staff work hard to ensure that our school is a very happy, creative and stimulating environment, where children flourish. Pupils love learning through our rich, creative and exciting curriculum, which they are actively involved in planning and adapting, according to their own interests and needs.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, and preferably experienced, Early Years Foundation Stage Class Teacher (although applications from exceptional NQTs will be considered). The position is for a minimum of one year, initially to cover maternity leave.

You will:

• Value the importance and contribution of every individual child, their strengths and needs.
• Share in our inclusive ethos
• Have a commitment to raising standards and developing new initiatives
• Be creative in their approach
• Be able to motivate, engage and bring out the best in all children
• Have high expectations for achievement and behaviour
• Have a good working knowledge and understanding of 'Development Matters'.

Our Early Years Foundation Stage provision is very strong with an excellent reputation locally. We pride ourselves on the thorough and smooth transition our children make from their pre-school settings and the preparation to move into Key Stage 1.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the school on 01444 454866 to make an appointment.

Blackthorns CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please return completed applications to the school.

There will be a need for you to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. References will be sought prior to the interview process.

Closing date: 12 noon, 28 April 2014.
Interviews/lesson obs: 1 and 2May 2014.

Blackthorns Community Primary School
3, Blackthorns Close, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 2UA
Tel: 01444 454866
Email: office@blackthorns.w-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.blackthorns.w-sussex.sch.uk