Eyfs Class Teacher And Year Leader

Closing date:01/05/2024 at 12:00

Job Start Date: 01/09/2024

Contract/Hours:Permanent , Full-time

Key Stage:N/A

Salary Type:Main Pay Range

Salary Details:Hampshire Main Pay range Point M6

Hours of Work:Full time Mon-Fri

Location of Role:Tweseldown Infant School

Strategic direction

Develop and implement policies for the EYFS in line with our school’s commitment to high-quality teaching and learning

Have a good understanding of how well the EYFS is being delivered and the impact on pupil achievement

Use this understanding to feed into the school development plan and produce an action plan for the EYFS

Promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development alongside British values

Consult pupils, parents and staff about the EYFS and its effectiveness, and assess the feedback against the school’s vision, values and aims

Work with the special educational needs disability coordinators (SENDCos) to ensure the curriculum meets the needs of all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities

Work with subject leaders to understand how their subject is developed within the EYFS

Liaise with the Local Authority and our SHARPE alliance on EYFS-related projects and activities

Share outstanding EYFS practice, knowledge and expertise throughout the school as appropriate

Leading the curriculum

Develop and review regularly the vision, aims and purpose for EYFS

Monitor changes to EYFS teaching, learning and school improvement, and share with staff as appropriate 

Oversee the planning of a curriculum that:

Is diverse and inclusive

Meets the needs of all pupils and the requirements of the EYFS framework

Is well sequenced to promote pupil progress towards the early learning goals (ELGs)

Is effectively and consistently implemented across the EYFS

Make sure there is an effective system of assessment that meets the requirements of the EYFS framework and tracks the progress of pupils to check the curriculum has a positive impact on learning

Have an overarching responsibility for pupils’ achievement and standards in the EYFS

Leading and managing staff

Hold regular team meetings on the EYFS to keep staff informed of developments or changes and dissemination from SLT

Provide support to staff regarding teaching and learning, resources, and planning in the EYFS

Monitor teaching and learning to assess how well the EYFS is being implemented and how well it is delivered across the school

Provide feedback to staff based on the above observations to identify training needs and provide continuing professional development (CPD) in the EYFS

Take a leading role in inducting new EYFS staff and making sure they uphold expected values and teaching standards

Coach and model team teaching

Support teachers to make accurate assessments, manage internal and external moderation, and complete external moderation exercises

Monitor staff wellbeing, working with senior leaders to address wellbeing challenges as appropriate

Efficient and effective deployment of resources

Create a safe, welcoming environment and take care of the classroom accommodation

Audit the indoor and outdoor learning spaces in the EYFS to evaluate the quality of the overall learning environment

Ensure resources purchased and used are diverse, inclusive and accessible

Provide support with classroom displays for the EYFS across the school to ensure they are stimulating, of high quality, and inspire curiosity in pupils

Support continuous provision in the EYFS, which allows pupils to play independently and gives them a sense of ownership over their environment

Audit, check and manage resources to ensure they are up to date and match pupil and curriculum needs

Manage the EYFS budget effectively to ensure it is spent on resources that add value and enhance the learning experience

Qualifications and training

Degree

Including Qualified teacher status

Experience

     Successful experience of leadership

     Teaching experience within EYFS

Why work for us?

• Tweseldown is a great inclusive place to work. Staff are friendly and supportive of one another: relationships between staff and pupils were recognised by Ofsted as 'exceptionally strong'.
• ECTs benefit from a well-developed and comprehensive induction period programme. More experienced teachers are given the opportunity to participate in training which will help them to develop skills needed for middle and senior leadership roles.
• The whole child is prioritised, not just the academic side. Ofsted commented on the ‘high quality pastoral support’ at Tweseldown securing the Outstanding judgement in this area
• Our outdoor provision is extensive. Reception pupils have a vast outside area as part of their continuous provision and KS1 pupils have vast grounds including a MUGA and a Forest School area
• We prioritise both staff and pupils well being

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to the safeguarding of pupils so all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS checks. Only applications made on our School Application Form will be considered; we do not accept CVs. It is our policy always to request references prior to interview and social media checks will be carried out.