Part Time EYFS or KS1 Teacher - Roundwood Primary School

The role will be to start in January 2025 and work as a job share. We are willing to offer either a KS1 or EYFS post in order to attract the best candidate we can find. The role is flexible and can be 2 days, 2.5 days or 3 days depending on individual circumstances. In addition to: Fulfilling the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document and meeting the expectations set out in the Teachers' Standards The teacher, under the direction of the SLT, will take joint responsibility in: High-quality teaching and assessment Effective use of resources and environment Excellent standards of learning and achievement for all Effective leadership teaching assistant to ensure high standards by all To provide emotional nourishment for all pupils - ensuring a child centric approach

Expert knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and handbook / The Key Stage 1 curriculum

• Understanding of high-quality teaching and learning strategies in the EYFS/KS1, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve
• Awareness of local and national organisations that can support delivering the EYFS
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils' needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Good IT skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others
  
  Roundwood Primary is a rural school set in two villages just north of Buckingham. Our infant site is in Tingewick and the junior site is based in Gawcott. We are a single form entry school and are delighted to play an important part in the life of both villages. Both schools are welcoming and we offer a high level of nurture and education. Our vision is to Inspire, Challenge and Grow the children's minds in the time they are with us and we are proud that the children leave Roundwood to go onto the next step of their education as inquisitive, thoughtful and caring people, ready for the next stage of their education.
  
  If you're passionate about unleashing children's potential, possess a generous spirit, and can embrace an engaging, inclusive curriculum that motivates all our students to discover their own excellence, then you might be the ideal candidate to join our Roundwood community.
While this position initially covers maternity leave for two terms there's potential for it to transition into a permanent role.