Wheatfield Primary School are looking for an experienced Early Years teaching professional to join our team on a part-time basis with a view to joining our SLT team as EYFS Lead to lead across our Early Years provision for the 25/26 academic year.

Your opportunity

Part Time Class Teacher (0.6) & Early Years Lead

We have an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and passionate Teacher to join Wheatfield Primary School working 3 days per week (0.6). The successful candidate will initially teach within one of our lower KS1 classes with a view to taking on the Early Years Lead role from the 25/26 academic year. They will become a key member of the School Leadership Team, who will work in collaboration with the Headteacher and other professionals to establish and develop the newly refurbished Early Years classrooms and outdoor areas. 

We are looking for a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life. They will be innovative and creative in their teaching and be a strong team player.

As a teacher, you will benefit from collaboration across the cluster of schools. This includes working closely with other year group colleagues to support professional development and workload. This is an exciting time to join our schools, as there are also lots of opportunities for staff training and development within the school, cluster and trust.

What we are looking for

• An outstanding early years teacher with Nursery experience

• A professional with high standards of teaching and learning

• A leader with excellent communication skills, with proven experience liaising with parents and carers

• Enthusiastic and committed to a strong belief in teamwork

• Able challenge and motivate children

• Committed to working with parents and the wider community

• Passionate about the children's learning, progression and welfare

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About our Cluster

Consisting of four schools, within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Wheatfield Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Windmill Primary School, Floreat Montague Park Primary School and Frogmore Junior School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: January 25

Pay Scale: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale

Contract type: Permanent and Part Time 0.6 (0.4 could be considered, please state your preference in your application)

Closing Date: Applications considered on receipt

Interview date: To be confirmed with shortlisted candidates

Preliminary calls and visits are welcomed, please contact the School Office to arrange a telephone call or visit.

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.