Pre School Teacher 0.6 FTE

Overview

Rye Community Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic, and adaptable Teacher to join our highly motivated team for 3 days a week. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all pupils to experience an exceptional education. We want every child to grow and flourish in our care. 

A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention.

The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

Personal attributes

Our ideal candidate will: 

• Have a working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, policies, and practices.
• Have a love of learning and ability to convey this to pupils.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic, and open to innovation.
• Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.
• Be committed to continuing professional learning.
• Have integrity, optimism, and a good sense of humour.
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status and or EYTS (early years teacher status).
• Create plans for daily activities in line with the school curriculum.
• Engage with young children in activities that are age-appropriate whilst bearing educational merit.

• Foster a positive and healthy learning environment.
• Ensure the classroom is always kept in a clean and safe condition.
• Encourage creative thinking and learning.
• Interact with other teachers and administrative staff as needed.
• Communicate with parents regarding child development and progress.
• Have patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

In return, we offer: 

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the pupils’ life chances.
• A school in which the pupils are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

Salary & Benefits

Salary:                                M1-UPS3     

Hours Per Week:        0.6 FTE

Location

Rye Community Primary School
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7ND

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.