Class Teacher (Nursery)

St Dunstan's School is looking to appoint an experienced and motivated EYFS teacher. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated person committed to improving outcomes for all our children along with a passion for providing inspirational learning experiences. You will be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the Nursery ensuring equality of opportunity for all as well as being responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards of work incorporating the areas of learning of the Early Years Foundation Stage, to ensure that all our children achieve their full potential. You will liaise closely with parents and carers, professionals and external agencies to achieve the highest possible outcomes for all pupils. This is a 0.6fte position, working days will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The successful candidate will:

• be fully supportive of our Catholic ethos and will be passionate about Catholic Social Teaching
• plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with EYFS framework, focusing on key areas of learning and development
• ensure a smooth transition for the children moving from Nursery to Reception
• create a safe and inclusive learning environment that encourages children's curiosity, creativity, and social development
• work closely with teachers and support staff within the wider EYFS team and contribute to the overall school community
• regularly assess and observe children's progress and tailor teaching approaches to meet individual needs
• collaborate with parents and support children's learning both at home and in the school setting
• have a strong commitment to their own learning and professional development
• have emotional intelligence
• have excellent organisational skills
  
  Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.