Reception Class Teacher

Help each child achieve and thrive

• Fully support the Catholic ethos of our school and support the school’s values and vision for excellence in teaching and learning
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for all children
• Have a secure understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development
• Create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to school life
• Have the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Show enthusiasm, creativity and a passion for early years education
• Be reflective, organised and committed to continuous professional development

• A warm and welcoming environment with a strong Catholic school ethos
• Happy and caring pupils who enjoy coming to school
• A strong culture of high expectations and good achievement for all pupils, including those with SEND
• Pupils who are motivated, hardworking, and eager to learn
• Positive relationships between governors, staff, pupils and parents, creating a supportive school environment
• A safe school where pupils feel confident to seek help
• A diverse and respectful school community where pupils celebrate different cultures
• High expectations of behaviour, underpinned by a well-designed and ambitious curriculum
• Well-established routines and expectations from the very start in Reception
• An opportunity to contribute to strengthening early foundations, enabling pupils to develop key skills in literacy, numeracy and communication, alongside resilience, independence and a lifelong love of learning
• A commitment to your continuing professional development and your personal career aspirations