F2 Class Teacher with TLR

We are an outstanding school and seek an enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our fantastic early years team following the promotion of the current class teacher; someone who can challenge and support our pupils to help them achieve their personal best in FS2.

The successful candidate will be a member of the schools’ SLT and areas of responsibility can be negotiated following their appointment. We are situated in a lovely village, surrounded by horses, the church and village pub! Great indoor and outdoor space.

Our PAN has risen to 25. We have expanded considerably in the past 8 years from below 100 and will be at our maximum of 175 pupils on roll in the next year with 25 in each year group. Last year, we grew to 6 classes and this year we are organised into 7 separate year groups.

We can offer:

• Wonderful, highly motivated children who are eager to learn
• A high achieving school
• A friendly, welcoming community
• Our greatest resource: a team of dedicated and talented staff who are committed to providing the best for the children in our care
• Supportive and involved governors
• Personal and professional development as a teacher and as a leader

We are looking for someone who:

• Can demonstrate excellent early years practice
• Has a clear understanding of how young children learn and the transition between Foundation and Y1
• Can be creative with the EYFS and new National Curriculum and be willing to plan creatively in teams
• Understand the importance of an outstanding learning environment and be able to provide this both indoors and outdoors
• Have experience of teaching FS and understand the importance of creating a love of learning
• Understand the importance of assessment for learning, tracking and observation in order to ensure our children achieve their potential
• Have high expectation
• Have a sense of humour, perspective and a positive outlook
• Enjoy the job and be an effective team member
• Support our family values and Take Care ethos across school life

Please contact the school office for further details. Candidates are invited to support their application with a written letter of up to 1500 words, as well as a completed Notts CC application form.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 19th October 2015

Shortlisting will take place on the afternoon of 19th October. Interview on Thursday 22nd October 2015.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01949 850618 to make an appointment / request an application pack.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Orston Primary School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils.