Generic Responsibilities 

In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the EYFS teacher will demonstrate essential professional characteristics and in particular, will:

•      Inspire trust and confidence in pupils, colleagues, parents and governors

•      Build team commitment with all stakeholders.

•      Engage and motivate pupils

•      Demonstrate analytical thinking

•      Improve the quality of pupil’s learning

•      Be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough EYFS curriculum knowledge, can teach and assess effectively and takes responsibility for own professional development and has pupils who achieve well.

•      Teach pupils in the assigned group according to their educational needs, including the                    enhancement of the learning environment both in and outdoors.

•      Observe and assess pupils using an online learning journey platform.

•      Assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of assigned pupils and keep such records as are required by the school’s systems.

•      Ensure a high-quality learning experience for all pupils, which meets internal and external quality standards.

•      Use a variety of a delivery methods appropriate to EYFS learning styles and the varying demands of the curriculum.

•      Provide a positive, and conducive and safe learning environment, encouraging high standards in punctuality, presentation of work and relationships.

•      Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and maintain a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching, fostering positive relationships, and school’s behaviour policy.

To be responsible and accountable for subject areas (to be negotiated depending on the skills of the successful candidate):

•      To ensure relevant and appropriate policies are produced and reviewed, according to the school’s schedule and are complimented by associated schemes of work.

•      To monitor and evaluate learning within the EYFS curriculum areas in line with the school’s         monitoring cycle.

•      To collate and analyse information and be accountable for standards achieved in EYFS curriculum areas.

•      To secure and allocate the resources necessary to deliver the EYFS curriculum areas within an        allocated budget.

•      To advise and support other members of staff on the content and delivery of the EYFS curriculum areas.

•      To identify and secure the provision of appropriate in‐service professional development in relation to the EYFS curriculum area, with the support of the Headteacher.

•      To lead developments in the formulation and evaluation of the school’s assessment practice in relation to the areas of the EYFS curriculum for which lead responsibility is held.

•      To take a lead role, with the Headteacher and Leadership Team in the formulation and implementation of the School Improvement Plan and associated action plans.

Pastoral Care

•      To actively promote the safeguarding and welfare of all children

•      To promote self‐discipline, high standards of behaviour and positive attitudes on the part of all   children and to implement policies and procedures to foster them

•      To ensure that a high standard of care and good order for all children is maintained.

•      To work closely with families to build a positive and open relationship.

•      To support children and families at all times but especially around transition points into and beyond EYFS.

Communication and Community Links

•      To fully support the life and work of the school

•      To develop and maintain positive and effective professional relationships with CNET colleagues, families, the local community and Governors

•      To develop and maintain links with CNET and other external support services

•      To provide information to the Academy governing board as required, to enable it to meet its           responsibilities