Assistant Head Teacher Trust EYFS Lead and Teacher

Together Learning Partnership

Assistant Head Teacher Trust EYFS Lead and Teacher

Salary: L1 – L5      Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Required: September 24 or earlier if available

• Are you an experienced Early Years Teacher ready for the step up into an exciting leadership role for our Trust?
• Are you up for the challenge of taking responsibility for the delivery of an outstanding EYFS curriculum in our Nursery provision here at Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School?
• Would you like to develop your leadership skills across our Trust’s EYFS provisions?
• Have you the vision, commitment and enthusiasm to help us to continue to develop and deliver the best early years’ experience for every child?

For this EYFS Lead role, you will be an innovative, experienced teacher ready for a more senior role, or a current dedicated EYFS Lead who has more to offer and who can raise expectations through the standard of your own teaching. You will possess the skills to motivate those around you and have an inclusive approach to teaching. You will have the determination and drive to make sure all your pupils are actively involved in their learning and are guided and supported well, to ensure they become the best they can be.

In this exciting EYFS Lead position, you will be managing the progression of the EYFS phase here at Cleves Cross and working with colleagues at our other Trust school, Rosa Street Primary, in Spennymoor as well as other local schools that we work in partnership with. You will be responsible for curriculum and pupil development, sharing creative and inspirational practice in order to provide our pupils with the best possible experiences. This role will involve close working with the School and Trust Senior Leadership Teams, and you will also be expected to contribute to school developments, leading by example and teaching to a high standard. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with parents and families are essential in this key role in our school and trust.

Cleves Cross Primary School is a popular school with excellent facilities both indoors and outdoors, with grounds that are fully used to enhance the experience of all of our pupils. We are a Rights Respecting and Eco School and our ethos is reflected in our commitment to these values. We want someone who has a good understanding of these values and who can promote and enhance them from the very start of our children’s time here at school. Our nursery provides flexible provision for 3-4 year olds, and managing places, curriculum delivery and resources is critical to the ongoing success of the setting.

As an Academy within Together Learning Partnership, we also offer development opportunities to work with other schools and colleagues on a wider stage as part of our school’s commitment to educational development.

For more information about the role or you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Christine Brentnall (Head Teacher) on clevescross@durhamlearning.net. Alternatively, please contact the school on 01740 651599. Candidate information packs are available on North East Jobs and Together Learning Partnership websites. Completed applications should be emailed to office@tlp.org.uk. Closing date: Thursday 7^th March. Shortlisting will be completed on Friday 8^th March and shortlisted candidates will be emailed to invite them for interview. Candidate observations will be undertaken at the applicant’s current establishment week commencing Monday 11^th March and formal interviews will be held week commencing Monday 18^th March. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.