This is a unique opportunity to join 'The Sunday Times Independent Prep School of the Year 2020' and to work within the structure of a school whose vision is to provide an exceptional education for girls aged two years to eleven years and boys aged two years to seven years. Newbridge Preparatory School is a long-established, high-achieving, forward-thinking school known for its family atmosphere. We offer an exciting learning journey defined by a rich and well-structured Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
We are looking for a kind, caring, energetic, fun, knowledgeable and innovative Early Years teacher who is a team player who thrives on collaborating with colleagues to inspire our young learners. Candidates must have recent experience working as a Reception Teacher.
Candidates should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners.
The candidate must:
• Have a passion for Early Years education,
• Be able to communicate clearly, respectfully and appropriately to pupils, parents and colleagues
• Have good collaborative team working skills.
• Have excellent skills in the teaching of phonics and reading
• Play a valuable part in a school's broader life and commit to developing its extra-curricular programme.
We offer:
• membership in the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) (opt-out available)
• Small class sizes (typically 15 -20 pupils)
• Motivated children who are keen to learn with highly supportive parents
The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The maximum salary this post attracts will not exceed the equivalent of the Teachers' Pay Scale M6. This will be a fixed-term, one-year contract in the first instance.
Candidates must be available from Monday, 19th February 2024 to commence employment.
Applications should be made via the TES portal, including all relevant details of your experience and education history, accounting for any employment gaps. In addition, your application should include an application statement outlining how you would utilise your knowledge, skills, and experiences to ensure success in the role. You should also detail the names, email contacts and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.
Application Link: Reception (EYFS) Teacher for February 2024 (Fixed Term - Maternity for one year), Wolverhampton - Tes Jobs
In the case of receiving an exceptionally strong application before the closing date, we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier.
Safer Recruitment Statement
Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the Department for Education's "Keeping Children Safe in Education" recommendations. At Newbridge Preparatory School, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices concerning child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks, including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and a DBS check.
Closing date: Monday 11th December 2023 at 9.00 am
Interviews: Throughout December 2023. We reserve the right to interview early for suitable candidates.
If you have not heard anything by Sunday, 31st December 2023, please consider your application unsuccessful.