Heathfield Schools’ Partnership
Nursery and Infant School
Cobbett Road, Twickenham, TW2 6EN
YEAR GROUP LEADER AND RECEPTION CLASS TEACHER - required from September 2024
YEAR GROUP LEADER MPS/UPS plus TLR2b
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Early Years teacher to lead our Reception team from September.
We are a highly inclusive, ambitious school with a strong commitment to ensuring that all children are valued and achieve the best they possibly can.
We are looking for someone who;
• is passionate about improving children’s learning and creating an exciting environment in which children thrive
• is a creative, hardworking practitioner with significant Infant experience
• has a clear understanding
• has a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning
• is a highly inclusive practitioner and committed to raising standards for all children
• has high expectations of children’s learning and behaviour
• is willing to work as part of a team, as well as leading a team
• is a good communicator and team player who will take an active part in the life of the whole school.
We can offer:
• Dedicated PPA time (one day per fortnight) with other teachers within the year group
• Dedicated leadership time (up to one day per fortnight) with other YGLs
• A supportive, inclusive and welcoming environment to work in
Closing date for completed application forms: 10th May 2024 at 09:00am.
Interviews will take place on 16th May 2024
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact Tracey King-Martin to arrange.
As part of the interview, candidates will be asked to plan and deliver a short (20 minute) phonics session which will be observed by the interview team. Details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
For more information about the interview process, or if you would like to visit the school prior to applying, please contact Tracey King-Martin.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have DBS clearance prior to starting work. The school may choose to do online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks ahead of an interview.