Are you an inspirational, hard-working, outstanding EYFS practitioner who can build a team with positivity and a sense of purpose? Are you an aspiring middle leader looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference?  Do you want to manage our Early Years provision and further shape our young children’s lives?
        

We are looking for a creative & inspiring teacher who will have a positive impact on the learning and well-being of our pupils. If you have a passion for motivating and nurturing young learners and staff, we would love to hear from you. The successful EYFS leader will strategically manage the delivery of a balanced curriculum that is accessible for all pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage from 2-year-old provision to Reception as well as contributing to the wider life of the school.

                                                                                                                  
We can offer:

•       the chance to make a huge difference to all our pupils and community within a friendly and supportive environment where we all strive to live, love and learn together.

•       the opportunity to shape the future of our successful school

•       commitment to high quality professional development

•       friendly and supportive staff

•       most importantly the chance to work with our fantastic pupils

The successful candidate will:

·         be committed to promoting the Catholic ethos of our school.

• care passionately about children, their development and achievements
• be an exceptional class teacher, with track record of raising achievement, who is committed to high standards in teaching and learning in their own practice and in developing this across the school team
• have experience of, or shown the potential for, leadership
• have a clear vision of what excellent early years practice is and is able to create a stimulating inside and outside environment.
• is an excellent, engaging communicator who will develop strong relationships with children, parents and the wider community
• excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with staff, students and external agencies
• have an in-depth understanding of EYFS assessment and can contribute to school wide tracking processes so that every pupil makes at least good progress

For further information regarding this post, please contact the school office on Tel: 01217703168 or through the school office email 84office@st-anthonys.solihull.sch.uk . Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

*Closing Date: 02/05/25     

Shortlisting: 02/05/25

*Interview Date: TBC

St Anthony’s, part of Our Lady and All Saints Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and other satisfactory pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

 An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

 *Please note the MAC reserve the right to change this date.

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Therefore, should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.