Reception Class Teacher - Maternity Leave Cover

We are looking for a dedicated and creative teacher to join our supportive team to cover Maternity Leave in Reception - Part time  2 days per week (Thur/Fri)

Do you want to be a valued member of our team? Do you believe passionately in developing the whole child?

Are you a creative teacher who loves outdoor learning? Do you want to share your skills with other like-minded professionals?

As a school we aim to develop the whole child which means their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

We can do this by:

• providing teaching opportunities to learn about themselves, others and the world around them, including the intangible

• appreciating and taking into account other people’s preferences

• enabling children to use their creativity and imagination in their learning

• supporting children to reflect on their experiences

We have a maternity leave teaching vacancy and are looking for an inspirational, good-humoured, loyal and dedicated teacher to join our team who:

• Is passionate about making learning memorable and fun;

• Loves working and sharing pedagogy;

• Is committed to improving achievement for all children;

• Has a strong classroom presence and excellent behaviour management skills.

• Has an awareness of the new EYFS curriculum

We can offer you:

• A total commitment to a work-life balance whilst continuing to maintain standards

• Half termly planning days

• Pension Scheme (TPS)

Support and CPD to develop your skills in our school approaches using Maths No Problem and Talk for Writing

• A track record of growing new teachers into leaders

• Committed and supportive colleagues with at least 1 teaching assistant in every class

• Gardening area

• School farm with 2 goats, 5 ducks, tortoise and chickens

• Forest School

• School Nursery

Closing date:  Midday 3 January 2023

Interviews: to be advised

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed but not essential. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment.