Reception Teacher

Full Time, Temporary for 1 term until 31st August 2024 (due to increased pupil numbers)

St James’ C of E Infant and Nursery School is a successful school with a friendly, vibrant school community. We aim to provide strong foundations in an inspirational environment, based on our Christian Values, where children can be happy and have a love of learning, preparing them for life’s journey. Our vision is to ensure that all children ‘Choose the right path’. 

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, hardworking and caring teacher who has the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to work in partnership with the Headteacher in moving the school from good to great.

Required from 1st April 2024 for 1 term only, this is an exciting opportunity that would offer the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to develop professionally.

We are looking for someone who:
• loves children, puts them first and is an inspirational teacher.
• ensures that children are safe and secure in their school environment; championing their safeguarding needs
• is thoughtful and caring and can get the best out of children.
• is skilled at motivating and inspiring adults and children.
• is able to work as part of a team to raise attainment
• has recent and relevant experience of teaching in the EYFS
• works well with all members of the community

In return we can offer: 
• enthusiastic, well behaved children.
• supportive parents and governors.
• a successful and fun Early Years unit with supportive staff and colleagues 
• a happy staffroom and supportive, hard-working colleagues. 
• a school community dedicated to enabling children to develop a love of learning and to choose the right path when they are older.
• a school committed to Continuing Professional Development for all staff.
• a school that ensures that the safeguarding of pupils is a top priority
• an ideal opportunity to enhance your professional skills.
• An Outstanding church school with strong links within our local community and church, who nurtures our key Christian values. 

Further details and application forms are available via our website www.st-james-inf.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing Date for completed applications is: Wednesday 6th March 2024 at 3pm and they must be emailed to cbrown@st-james-inf.cumbria.sch.uk by this time. 

St James’ C of E Infant and Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.