Early Years Specialist Teacher

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4 February 2020
Permanent
Sherwood Energy Village, Darwin Drive, New Ollerton, Newark NG22 9FF
Children and Families
Thursday 13th February 2020
Allowances may apply, including TLR and/or SEN payments as agreed by the manager.

Salary Scale MPS/UPS £24,373 - 40,490 plus TLR2

Do you have a passion for the Early Years? This exciting opportunity will give you the chance to share your passion to inspire others.

Early Childhood Services, Early Years Quality and Attainment Team is a multidisciplinary team of Early Years Specialist Teachers and Quality Improvement Advisors who work with Private Voluntary and Independent settings, Schools and Academies. The team promote and support the delivery of high-quality early education and childcare provision, to raise attainment, especially with vulnerable children. You will also be working with early years providers to support the early identification of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and plan appropriate support and interventions.

You will need:

  • Qualified Teacher Status and a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience of working in the early years including class room teaching
  • A valid driving license and access to a vehicle
  • Detailed and in-depth knowledge of current legislation, including the statutory guidance for the Early Years foundation Stage, Ofsted inspection requirements, SEND Code of Practice and in safeguarding practices and protocols
  • Experience of working with a range of vulnerable children particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
  • Experience of working in collaboration with a range of other professionals and agencies.  
  • Excellent communication skills and a drive and commitment to ensuring young children have the best start in life.

The work pattern for this vacancy is term time only including some weekends and evenings.

If you wish to discuss this post contact Claire Saville claire.saville@nottscc.gov.uk or 07944465909

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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