About the team we are recruiting to

EYFS Phase Leader and Reception Teacher

Required January 2025

Potters Green School is a two form entry popular, diverse school in the Potters Green area of Coventry.  As a school we work hard to create a stimulating and purposeful learning environment whilst offering a nurturing and caring provision. 

The Governors of Potters Green School are seeking to appoint an inspiring, innovative and effective teacher to join our strong leadership team. The candidate is to be passionate about teaching and learning in Early Years and be able to lead a team, offering them guidance and support to create the best provision for our children.  We are looking for an inspirational middle leader who is able to use their energy, creativity and excellent personal skills in supporting their phase to work towards our vision, ethos and values.

This position is only suitable for those who have a proven track record in EYFS and have had an active role in forming the EYFS provision to enable good outcomes for children. The candidate is to be able to communicate well with others and to work within a strong leadership team for the benefit of the whole school.

What we require:

•              Require a calm and well organised person who can transform child-centred and creative plans into clear action that involve all members of the EYFS team.

•              As a middle leader to lead both the nursery and foundation settings.

•              For mental health and well-being of staff and pupils to be central to the unit.

•              To listen to others and utilise the talents of your team.

•              To be well organised and meet deadlines set.

What we can offer:

•              A friendly and supportive school environment.

•              A commitment for children to make good academic progress alongside a strong focus on the pastoral development of our pupils

•              A strong leadership team

•              A forward thinking and creative place to work

•              An environment where children’s learning and development is at the centre of what we do

•              The opportunity to work with other staff in the network of the school.

If our offer is what you are looking for, and you feel you have the necessary skills to contribute to our continuing successful journey, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed: .  If you wish to arrange a visit please contact Mrs K. Capell on 02476 613670 or info@pottersgreen.org.uk

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification

Or you can download the application pack and return completed direct to the school at info@pottersgreen.org.uk

Closing date:  Friday 18th October 2024 (midnight)

Interview date:  Week commencing Monday 21st October 2024

Potters Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.  All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory medical clearance, DBS checks and where appropriate, documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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