EYFS Teacher

EYFS Teacher

Dukesgate Academy is a one‑form entry primary school for children aged three to eleven years and is a secure good school with a great sense of community that places families at the heart of all it does. It is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Salary: UL Payscale PT1 to EPT3 (between £32,850 to £48,050)

Contractual hours: 37.5 per week (Full‑time)

Date posted: 18 March 2024

Start Date: 1st September 2024

Closing date: 26th April 2024 at 12 noon

Are you an enthusiastic and committed primary school teacher, with great energy, passion and a relentless focus on high standards?

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Enthusiastic, dynamic and has a good understanding of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and engaging in research‑based teaching methods.
• Innovative and creative in their approach to teaching and learning.
• Committed to putting children’s education at the centre of everything that happens in the school.
• Determined to make a difference.
• Willing and able to contribute to the wider school community.
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.
• Has outstanding relationships with children.

As a member of our team, you will have opportunities to use your wider skills and interests to benefit our children. We look for genuine enthusiasm, drive and a passion to make a difference. You will thrive in a "no‑excuses" culture and believe that every child, irrespective of background, can succeed.

• Many opportunities for professional development, within our school and our Trust.
• A supportive, forward‑thinking leadership team that invests in people.
• An opportunity to work in a charitable organisation focused on improving the lives of disadvantaged children.
• Fantastic children who are enthusiastic, eager to learn and relish a challenge.
• A welcoming and vibrant local community.
• A friendly, hardworking and committed staff.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• An attractive learning environment where everyone is valued.

You are encouraged to visit our school before submitting your application. We are welcoming visits to the school week commencing 16th April 2024. Please ring the school office on 0161 799 2210 if you would like to attend.

Applications need to be submitted by Friday 26th April 2024 at 12 noon. Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview on Thursday 2nd May 2024.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. An online search may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.

Where you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more over the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details of how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

We very much look forward to meeting you.