About you

The successful applicant should demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality early education and care in line with the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, ensuring every child makes strong progress from their starting points. You will champion inclusive, child-centred practice, advocate for children with SEND, and ensure that provision is accessible, equitable, nurturing and ambitious for all.

The Role

We are seeking a talented and passionate Reception teacher to join our dedicated and supportive EYFS team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives. As Reception teacher, you will ensure the highest quality of education, provision and outcomes for our youngest learners and take the lead in planning and delivering high-quality, engaging lessons that promote strong early learning and inspire every child to thrive. You will create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment where children feel safe, confident and excited to explore, ensuring learning is well-differentiated and supports all abilities, including those with SEND.

The Trust 

We are passionate that every child deserves the very best education. As a partnership we will: improve outcomes, opportunities and life chances for children and young people, offer more / wider support for their families and share and develop staff expertise. 

Our Benefits 

By joining our team, we can offer you, generous annual leave allowance, generous pension scheme (TPS), Employee Assistance Program & Counselling, Occupational Health Service, Continuing Professional Development and Staff Get Staff Referral Scheme. Applications for flexible working or job share will be considered on an individual basis. 

Additional Information 

SAND Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. As part of our Safe Recruitment Practice, we will need a completed application form before any offers, and all staff will require safeguarding/pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS, satisfactory health clearance and evidence of Right to Work in the UK. Please ensure that you have read and understood the information within the Candidate Information pack and understood our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders which can be found on our careers page.