About this Role
Infant - Class Teacher EYFS and KS1
Salary - MPS Point 1 - Point 6 - £32,916 - £45,352 FTE annual actual
Permanent -Full time
Start date: As soon as possible
Kings Oak Academy and Highgate are two infant schools in Kings Lynn. Both schools are led by the same headteacher and have similar practices and policies. Both schools serve diverse communities and have proactive staff that are committed to the education of the whole child. Both schools have warm and friendly atmospheres, with purposeful learning environments. We aim to provide happy and supportive surroundings for the children in our care and have in place a wide range of learning experiences to help and ensure the full growth and development of the child - physically, intellectually, socially and morally. Our new and experienced leadership team are committed to providing an exceptional and enriching education for all our young people.
This post is a flexible post and will involve working across both schools. The post will initially be 2.5 days at each school and will involve working in partnership with part time teachers in both schools (this is not PPA cover). The number of days at each school may well change in response to changes of staff, changes to the school’s contexts and the ever-changing cohorts of children.
If you are a teacher who
Enjoys working with children
Is patient, caring and a good communicator
Is resourceful, calm under pressure and able to use your own initiative
Is able to work as part of a team and willing to share knowledge and expertise
Has a good understanding of the unique needs of young children in EYFS and Key Stage One
Then we would like to hear from you. Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed.
Previous applicants need not apply.
How to apply
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- No CVs accepted - Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.
- Candidates are advised that they may be subject to an online check from information in the public domain.
- We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.
- This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
- This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
- Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.
- This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
- We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
- We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
