EYFS Class Teacher

We are seeking to appoint an EYFS Class Teacher to work in our Nursery setting.

Are you an inspirational, hard-working, an excellent EYFS practitioner looking to collaborate with like- minded colleagues? Do you want to be part of an inclusive, forward-thinking school which has a clear direction, strong leadership and a well-established set of values? Are you passionate about delivering high standards of teaching and pastoral support to the children of Nottingham? Then you could be the person we are looking for.

Our EYFS unit comprises of two F2 classes and a 26 place Nursery which were graded outstanding by Ofsted in February 2022. We require someone who can bring passion, creativity and dedication to our enthusiastic and experienced staff team. Our school has a good track record for offering support and development opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone to teach our F1 setting, however we like our staff to be flexible to work across year groups.

Bluecoat Primary Academy is a diversity learning community and we therefore encourage applications from those who reflect the diverse community we serve.

Bluecoat Primary Academy offers 420 place from Reception to Year 6 with additional space in Nursery and a small Focus Provision for children with ASD. It has a strong set of values that are at the heart of its work and there is a clear vision for the future. We deliver a truly inspiring curriculum that is designed to meet the needs of our pupils and is based on research and evidence based good practice.

The children we serve at are from very diverse backgrounds and so our approach needs to be flexible, understanding and adaptive whilst staying true to our strong Christian ethos and maintaining focus on our core values. We encourage applications from those who reflect the diverse community we serve. We offer a nurturing environment to our pupils as well as our staff. Staff wellbeing is important at our school and within our Trust. We utilise a range of strategies to ensure children and adults alike are able to thrive.

To be the best that we can be, we need to employ the best. If you have a strong commitment to delivering high standards of teaching and learning to all – from those who need additional support, right through to children who need high levels of challenge, if you can bring out the best in children from a range of backgrounds and with a range of needs, if you are able to work effectively then please call the Head Teacher to find out more about this fantastic opportunity.

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work.

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return, we can offer:

•  Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to Teachers’ Pensions
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

How to find out more

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the apply button.

We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 9th May 2024.

Interview date: w/c Monday 13th May 2024.

Due to the number of applications we receive, it is with regret that we cannot respond to every application, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has unfortunately not been successful.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.