Experienced Teacher

Alvaston Infant and Nursery School wishes to appoint an Experienced Teacher who expects the highest standards of children within their care. The successful candidate will have a good depth of knowledge about the KS1 and the Early Years curriculum and depending on skill set would become the teacher of a EYFS or KS1 class. Teaching posts at our school do not come around often but, we are a forward thinking school who are constantly adapting to the meet the evolving needs of our children whilst ensuring the wellbeing and workload of our staff are never compromised. Our school is a happy place whereby everyone is treasured and whereby every member of our school family is supported to be the very best versions of themselves. The successful candidate will be joining a team that places relationships at the heart of all that we do - they bind us together. Everyone in our thriving school is valued and everyone is heard. We are determined to ensure that every child, family and staff member within our school community gets the very best. In addition, we are looking for someone who:

• Is a champion for every child - they will never give up.
• Enjoys working with young children and whole-heartedly believes in the school's ethos and vision. Has exceptionally high standards of themselves, other professionals and children in their care.
• Has a nurturing, caring attitude towards children and all members of our school family.
• Understands the need to keep our children safe at all times and is aware of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security and confidentiality.
• Gets to know children as both people and as learners. They will have unconditional positive regard for children.
• Is able to work under the direct instruction of a teacher/senior staff member to support learning for pupils.
  
  Oozes positivity and enjoys working collaboratively and professionally with others - we love a good debate in order to advance our learning and secure the best outcomes to move forward.
• Is aware of the diversity of our pupils and can ensure all have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Has a very high standard of written and spoken English.
• Is committed to professional development and carrying out their own research.
• Has an outstanding knowledge of child development and how children learn within EYFS and/or KS1.
• Can teach highly effectively.
• Is an excellent communicator.
• Takes time to build and nurture relationships with every member of our school community.
• Is able to share their learning with others and who, in turn, is eager to learn from others.
• Can prioritise workload and who can record information clearly and accurately. Is committed to sharing their views regarding educational topics.
• Can evidence successful leadership of a subject.
  
  We can offer:
• Kind and sociable children who care about themselves and others around them - they will inspire you to be your best!
• Happy and dedicated staff who are committed to the children and each other. As a result, they work extremely closely, care for one another and support every member of our school family to be the best that they can be.
• Friendly families, with huge hearts and a passion for learning.
• A supportive, knowledgeable Governing Body, who are fully immersed in school life and who will always make time to listen.
• Excellent opportunities for you to develop professionally, through the close supervision and mentoring of our talented staff.
• The chance to be a part of a very special team who recognise that everyone has a part to play in our journey to achieve the very best for our school and the community that we serve.