LANDSCORE PRIMARY SCHOOL, CREDITON, DEVON

EYFS Teacher

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Full Time – Fixed Term for Academic Year 2024/45

Required to start as soon as possible

 

The Governors of Landscore Primary School are seeking to employ an inspirational and highly motivated Early Years Foundation Stage teacher to join our dynamic and successful team.  The role will involve:

• Planning and delivering creative and stimulating lessons that meet the requirements of the Reception curriculum

• Fostering a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that encourages students' social and emotional development

• Communicating effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, ensuring a strong partnership between home and school

 

The successful candidate will have a developing or secure knowledge and understand of the Early Years curriculum and the learning goals that children work towards across their Reception year.  They will be passionate about Early Years and understand how crucial this phase is in setting the foundations for future success.  We are looking for a candidate who is committed to nurture and support our young people and champion them.  They will be able to provide an enriching curriculum with a range of experiences inside and outside of the classroom.

 

In our EYFS unit:

• We value play and the important role play holds in early childhood development

• Children learn through a blend of whole class directed teaching, small group work and play during provision time

• Teacher’s utilise objective led-planning for provision time, however, children are also given time and opportunity to follow their own interests

• Adults interact with children in provision time to enhance children’s play and to support children in repeating, rehearsing and applying skills and knowledge within the provision

• We adopt a relational approach to behaviour management and work alongside children to support their social, emotional development

• Children enjoy learning across different areas of provision that are set up indoors and outdoors

 

At Landscore we aim for all learners to ACHIEVE and experience success.

We strive to ensure that all members of our school community:

Aspire – dare to dream and be confident to challenge yourself. Have high expectations and understand that failure is part of success.

Collaborate - work effectively with others and engage with an exciting curriculum to achieve the highest outcomes.

Help – know how to help yourself and others and know how to seek help when needed.

Inspire – be inspired and inspire others by setting an excellent example.

Excel – be determined to be the best you can be.

Value – value yourself and others and treat everyone and everything with respect.

Enjoy – enjoy learning and thrive in a safe and happy learning environment.

 

We are committed to providing a strong CPD offer to all members of staff. One of the benefits of being a two-form entry school, is that teachers who teach in the same year group have PPA time together in order to support joint planning and workload. ECTs receive additional time out of the classroom and dedicated weekly mentoring sessions with an experienced mentor. 

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks.

 

Ahead of the closing date, we would like to welcome you to our school for a tour. Please call Judith Harris in the school office (01363 772018) or email judithharris@landscore-primary.devon.sch.uk to book a visit.

The closing date is Monday 18th November, 9am.

 

An application form can be downloaded below.

Please email completed applications to:

Judith Harris, School Business Manager, by 9.00am on the closing date.

 

Please note that references will be sought following successful shortlisting.

Interview Date: Thursday 25th November 2024

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EYFS Job Description and Person Specification

Teacher Application Form

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Teaching Assistant and HLTA - Fixed Term Posts

27.08 hours a week 
Monday - Friday 8.45am - 3.30pm
(coffee break and lunch break unpaid)
 

The governors at Landscore are looking to appoint additional staff, for this academic year. We need enthusiastic, committed and patient people who can use their own initiative and can also work as part of a committed team.  We are a fully inclusive school and very child centred. We need people who can challenge and motivate pupils, promote self-esteem, provide feedback in relation to progress, achievement and behaviour and also provide pastoral support. Having a kind and caring nature is paramount in order to support our children with social and emotional needs.

 

Having an understanding of the National Curriculum and proven experience of working in a school environment would be beneficial for the teaching assistant positions and for the HLTA post, having the HLTA qualification (or equivalent), an understanding of the National Curriculum and proven experience of working in a school environment are all essential.

 

As a school, we can offer you the opportunity to work with great children and be part of a friendly, supportive and dedicated team of staff who are focused on providing the best for every child.

 

TA posts will be payable on a C grade: hourly rate £12.18 and HLTA posts will be on a E grade: hourly rate £14.66.  If you feel that you have the skills and abilities that we are looking for and are interested in working in an environment that is committed to improving children's life chances, we would be very pleased to hear from you.

 

We are an equal opportunity school, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and individuals and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A full DBS check is required for these posts.

Job descriptions, person specifications and an application form can be found below.  

Applications to be emailed to Judith Harris, School Business Manager at admin@landscore-primary.devon.sch.uk 

For a tour of the school or conversation about the posts please contact Judith Harris on 01363 772018.

Closing Date 9am Monday 18th November 2024

Proposed Interview Date Thursday 25th November 2024

TA Job Description and Person Specification
HLTA Job Description and Person Specification
Support Staff Application Form