EYFS Lead Teacher

Rockingham Primary School is now recruiting for an Early Years Lead Teacher to join us in September 2024. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Please read the attached Job Description for full details

• Develop and implement policies for the EYFS in line with our school’s commitment to high-quality teaching and learning
• Have a good understanding of how well the EYFS is being delivered and the impact on pupil achievement
• Lead the curriculum 
• Have an overarching responsibility for pupils’ achievement and standards in the EYFS
• Lead and manage staff
• Provide support to staff regarding teaching and learning, resources, and planning in the EYFS
• Monitor teaching and learning by visiting lessons, scrutinising books, and talking with pupils to assess how well the EYFS is being implemented and how well it is delivered across the school
• Standard Teacher hours and weeks (32.5 hrs per week/ 52.143 weeks per year)
• Permanent

About our Academy

In our March 2022 Ofsted they commented that “pupils are proud of their caring school." They commended the school on the positive relationships, which was summarised by one of our pupils in the report: "‘Teachers don’t put you down. They pick you up.’”

We are very proud that Ofsted also noted “pupils are happy and behave well. Classrooms are calm and pupils are keen to succeed.”

Our close-knit team work hard to ensure every child at Rockingham has the opportunity to fulfil their individual potential in all walks of life at school, beyond and in the future. We would love you to come and visit us and see our fantastic pupils first-hand. We look forward to welcoming you.

Salary & Benefits

• Main Scale M1 - UPS3 £30,000 - £46,525 FTE salary depending on experience, plus TLR for additional leadership role
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• cycle to work scheme

Who we are looking for

Please read the attached Job Description for full details

• Qualified teacher status
• Specialism in EYFS
• Understanding of high-quality teaching and learning strategies in the EYFS, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to work collaboratively with all school staff and parents. Willing and able to lead within a curriculum area.
• Warm, friendly, open personality.
• Hardworking, flexible and responsive to change.
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently and effectively with minimum supervision. Willingness to give, receive and act on constructive criticism.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

Interview: 25th April 2024 (please see attached document for details of the interview)

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.