Experienced Key Stage 1/Early Years Teacher

Pinewood is a happy school with a family feel and amazing children where excitement for learning echoes throughout. For us we believe there is no better place for children to learn than here at Pinewood. We are a school where learning is made irresistible. We love, care, nurture and challenge our children to become the best they can be. We are a school that prioritises relationships, those with our children and their families, with each other as a staff team and with a variety of stakeholders. 

At Pinewood we are passionate about early education and we have an exceptional team of staff who work together incredibly well to provide a high standard of education for our children.

We are a 2 form entry Infant school and we also have a school nursery where children join us at 3 years old. Our school environment is exceptional and so is the education we provide. We are a school that exudes warmth, care and compassion and we strive for excellence, never standing still. There is plenty of uuummph! Our site is a really special place for children to play, interact and explore – we have a large outdoor EYFS play area, a mix of playground and grass/woodland, growing areas, outdoor classroom areas and even a double decker library bus for all our year groups to enjoy!

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced teacher who will have the ability to inspire and provide the very best learning opportunities for our children.

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience of supporting and developing the practice of NQTs/RQTs and can work collaboratively with others

• has an excellent track record in teaching ensuring all children make excellent progress

• loves working with children and is passionate about teaching and providing hands on quality learning experiences for them 

• has a ‘can do’ positive attitude and enthusiasm for the role

• provides clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge at all times 

• has an excellent knowledge of the KS1/EYFS curriculum and a strong vision for KS1 and early years education

• is an outstanding practitioner who delivers stimulating and exciting learning opportunities for our children every day

• isn’t scared of trying new things to inspire learning and adapt practice to meet the varying needs of children, maximising on learning time

• has exceptional communication skills and works in partnership with parents/carers, always going the extra mile to create excellent relationships

• has high standards in all that they do and has high expectations and aspirations of children

• can contribute to the wider life of school and is willing to be a real part of our school community

• is hard working, has energy and uuummpph!

In return we can offer you:

• wonderful children who want to learn and will make you smile every day!

• a thriving, caring team environment with a supportive senior leadership team of staff

• an outstanding learning environment that is incredibly well resourced, where you will simply love to work

• a school that will never ask anything of you that doesn’t lead to the improvement of children’s outcomes 

• excellent CPD opportunities

• an innovative forward thinking school, where you will be proud to work

• a school where fun is at the heart!

Visits to school are essential. 

Please look at our website to try and gain an insight into life teaching at Pinewood and come and have a look round to get a feel for our school. Please contact the school office on 0115 9521717, to arrange a visit with the head teacher and to request an application pack.

Application forms and further details are available from the school office or by e-mailing office@pinewood.notts.sch.uk

Application deadline: Monday 17th May at 1pm

Shortlisting: Monday 17th May

Interviews will take place: Thursday 20th May