EYFS Leader and Class Teacher

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Minehead First School, which is part of Beacon Education. Trustees, staff, parents and pupils are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Primary Teacher to work in our team. We are an Ofsted approved 'Good' school, teaching children from Pre-School to Year 4, located in the popular seaside town of Minehead with access to Exmoor National Park. This striking coastline makes West Somerset a delightful place to live and raise a family

To find out more about Beacon Education please watch the video below:

https://youtu.be/G_GiMnQPoqA

The successful applicant will be a positive, hardworking, skilled and ambitious practitioner who wants to make a real difference to children’s lives and is ready and able to take on a role teaching our children and working in harmony with staff, families and other key stakeholders. Our staff are motivated to improve the learning journey for every single pupil in our care. Staff are dedicated to improving the life chances of the children in our community.

Minehead First School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Reception Class teacher to join our school, commencing in September 2024. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Foundation Stage practitioner, to join our committed team and make a significant difference to the lives of our youngest children and families. 

 We are looking for a person who will share the school’s vision, values and journey for sustained improvement. We are also looking for someone who is able to: 

• Lead and manage the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team, ensuring high-quality provision for the children. 
• Develop and implement an inspiring and engaging curriculum that meets the needs of all learners within the EYFS framework. 
• Provide leadership and support to staff within the EYFS team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. 
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, identifying areas for development and implementing effective strategies to support individual learning journeys. 
• Keep up-to-date with the latest educational research, developments, and best practices in EYFS and writing education, incorporating these into school practice. 

Please apply via TES. We do not accept CVs. Interviews will take place at Minehead First School, date to be confirmed.

This position will be offered to the successful candidate subject to references and obtaining the necessary clearances. 

Beacon Education adheres to Safer Recruitment procedures and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position. 

This position will be offered to the successful candidate subject to references and obtaining the necessary clearances. 

Beacon Education adheres to Safer Recruitment procedures and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhance DBS check. 

Beacon Education reserves the right to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online. 

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974