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Early Years Leader and Reception Class Teacher
SCHOOL: Harefield Primary School, Southampton
HOURS: Full time
CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: MPS/UPS with TLR 2.1 plus a recruitment bonus/relocation package potentially offered for a suitably qualified successful candidate.
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 15th June 2023 @ 5pm
INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 19th June 2023
START DATE: 1 September 2023
JOB/PERSON SUMMARY:
Harefield primary is a vibrant two form entry school on the east side of Southampton, that has achieved a silver award for being a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, an award we are extremely proud of. Our pupils take PRIDE (Prepared, Respectful, Involved, Determined, Everyday) in their learning, behaviour, and our school community. PRIDE underpins everything we do and with our child-centred approach, we strive to meet the needs of all children to help them achieve their full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an inspirational and ambitious Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Leader, to lead and further develop our EYFS base.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing leadership and management of the school’s EYFS curriculum, delivering high-quality teaching and effective use of resources. You will work to improve teaching and learning and outcomes for all early years pupils, while also carrying out their duties as a classroom teacher. To support you to achieve this, you will be given an increased amount of leadership time out of class.
A tour of the school is welcomed and encouraged.
WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:
- Has positive energy and clear understanding of continuous provision, to lead the strategic development of an ambitious Early Years curriculum, resourcing vibrant and interesting learning spaces, both indoors and outdoors;
- Can lead and coordinate assessment across EYFS, including statutory reporting and moderation, maximizing pupil and parental engagement;
- Can play a leading role in ensuring that the quality of teaching and provision in EYFS is outstanding.
- Wants to develop as a leader through high quality CPD as part of this role and working in Hamwic Education Trust.
The successful candidate will not only benefit from the support of committed teaching and support staff, but also be part of a team, which is enthusiastically driving the school forward, and building upon its achievements.
We believe that it is not just qualifications but personal qualities that will make you an ideal candidate to join our team. We are looking for someone who will bring genuine enthusiasm and a passionate desire to make a difference to children to the role. We are looking for someone who holds the belief that irrespective of background and starting points, that all children can and will be successful in their learning.
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
- An individual induction programme supported by a mentor
- Networking groups for Leaders, Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff
- Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment
- Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and very welcome. Please contact the school office on 02380 463240 to arrange.
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and complete the application form which can be found on the school website, https://www.harefieldprimaryschool.net/ or at www.hamwic.org and return to Paula Burgess, School Business Manager, via email recruitment@hpslive.net. For further information about the school, please see the school’s website: www.harefieldprimaryschool.net
SAFEGUARDING:
All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
THE EDWIN JONES PARTNERSHIP:
The Edwin Jones Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.
We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.
We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.
Our staff have regular opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skillset.
KS1 or KS2 Class Teacher
SCHOOL: Harefield Primary School, Southampton
HOURS: Full time
CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: MPS 1-6
CLOSING DATE: Monday 26th June 2023
INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 29th June 2023
START DATE: 1 September 2023
JOB/PERSON SUMMARY:
Our vision at Harefield Primary School is to deliver the best all-round education for our pupils. By working collaboratively we aim to ignite a passion for learning which will enable every pupil to be the very best they can be. Our core purpose is “To Educate, Prepare and Motivate each student to Aspire, to Learn and to Achieve”
Harefield Primary is a vibrant two form entry school on the east side of Southampton, that has achieved a silver award for being a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, an award we are extremely proud of. Our pupils take PRIDE (Prepared, Respectful, Involved, Determined, Everyday) in their learning, behaviour, and our school community. PRIDE underpins everything we do and with our child-centred approach, we strive to meet the needs of all pupils to help them achieve their full potential.
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional, enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic teacher to join our Harefield team. We work collectively within a strong school community and are passionate about making a difference for all our pupils both academically and emotionally.
If you are a teacher that shares our school vision and are interested in joining our dedicated team please come and visit the school and meet our leadership team and find out more.
WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:
- Has a commitment to their quality of teaching and learning and improving educational outcomes for all pupils
- Is committed and passionate, having high expectations of achievement and behaviour, making a real difference to the lives of pupils
- Has excellent standards of communication and interpersonal skills
- Enjoys working as part of a team and can build strong relationships with the many stakeholders in a school
The successful candidate will not only benefit from the support of committed teaching and support staff, but also be part of a team which is enthusiastically driving the school forward and building upon its achievements.
We believe that it is not just qualifications but personal qualities that will make you an ideal candidate to join our team. We are looking for someone who will bring genuine enthusiasm and a passionate desire to make a difference our pupil through this role. We are looking for someone who holds the belief that irrespective of background and starting points, that all pupils can and will be successful in their learning.
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
- In-house Teaching School
- An individual induction programme supported by a mentor
- Networking groups for Teachers
- Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment
- Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and very welcome. Please contact Paula Burgess on 02380 463240 to arrange.
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and complete the application form which can be found on the at www.hamwic.org and return to Paula Burgess, School Business Manager, via email recruitment@hpslive.net. For further information about the school, please see the school’s website: www.harefieldprimaryschool.net
SAFEGUARDING:
All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
THE EDWIN JONES PARTNERSHIP:
The Edwin Jones Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.
We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.
We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.
Our staff have regular opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skillset.