Early Career Teacher (Reception)

At Glenvale, we are proud to offer an environment that allows all staff to develop professionally and personally, throughout their careers. We pride ourselves on creating a school that is friendly, safe, and supportive, with good working conditions, wellbeing, and workload at the forefront of our minds in all decision making.

We work in conjunction with PDET, to offer a comprehensive ECT plan. What does this mean exactly?

• Guaranteed ECT time,
• High quality CPD,
• Bespoke training at all levels,
• Curriculum enrichment opportunities,
• Networking with other ECTs across the Trust.
• Direct mentorship with experienced colleagues and Headteacher,

…as a minimum, to help you flourish. Alongside 35 other primary schools across the Peterborough Diocese, we drive pupil and staff achievement; by encouraging one another and building each other up.

Whilst support is focused during the initial stages of your career, PDET recognise that continuous professional development is essential to maintain standards and achievements for our pupils and maintain confidence and challenge in our staff. Consequently, continual opportunities are sustained throughout your career with PDET, whereby access to leadership secondments, transfers and training can be provided, alongside the opportunity to work across more than one school, of which we have a great variety, ranging from small village schools to large urban schools.

We are looking for someone who:
Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly
Is up to date with current research around Quality First Teaching and Early Years practice (Nursery and Reception)
Can ensure all children feel safe, happy and able to learn to the best of their ability and reach their full potential
Is knowledgeable and has the skills to meet the requirements of the EYFS Framework, including a good understanding of early reading
Can build effective relationships with pupils, parents and external agencies to support a smooth transition into school
Can create a stimulating and engaging learning environment tailored to the needs of the pupils
Supports the ethos of a Church and Trust school

In return, we can offer you:
Excellent CPD as part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET)
A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged and valued
Happy, motivated children who are eager to learn
A collaborative and supportive team within the school and across the Trust
Access to a wide array of employee benefits and recognition systems via our partnership with Vivup.

You will be joining a welcoming school community with supportive leadership. In addition, you will be joining a trust that prides itself on developing its people. We encourage ambitious teachers to apply. **PLEASE NOTE, YOU MUST HAVE QUALIFIED TEACHER STATUS OR BE DUE TO ACHIEVE QUALIFIED TEACHER STATUS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE**

We strongly encourage you to visit our school before you submit your application. - please contact us on 01933 276491 to arrange!

The Glenvale CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. We reserve the right to close this advert if we receive enough suitable applications so please don’t delay in applying!