Job Description

Reference number

BUC13392

Contract type

Permanent

Working hours

Full Time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted

24 Apr 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

12 May 2025

Contact email

office@holtspurschool.co.uk



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Overview

Are you an experienced EYFS Teacher ready to step up into an exciting leadership role at Holtspur School?



Have you the vision, commitment and enthusiasm to help us develop and deliver the best early years provision for every child?



We are looking to appoint a strong and enthusiastic EYFS class teacher and leader to join our fantastic team from September. We are looking for applicants who can show high levels of creativity, in terms of their educational skill set, and also inspire our children and to make a positive difference to their learning and lives.



Salary: Main or Upper Pay (dependent on experience and qualifications) plus TLR allowance

Salary Type:

MPS/UPS

Salary details:

Main/Upper Pay (dependent on experience and qualifications) plus TLR

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time 32.5 Hours per week

Closing date:

12/05/2025 12:00

Interviews to be held:

TBC


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About us

Holtspur School and Pre School is a one form entry primary school with excellent facilities, including a DLD ARP, a large pre-school and superb outside space. The strong, committed and caring team put the children at the heart of everything they do and are highly valued by the local community. Our mission statement of 'Caring, Inspiring and Achieving' encapsulates what we do and what we believe in.



For more information about the school, please visit our website: https://www.holtspursch.co.uk/
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About the role

Please see the attached Teachers Application Pack for full details or this rewarding and exciting role.



We will offer:



A welcoming, caring school where everyone is valued Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who are very proud of our school A dedicated and motivated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school and in the local community The full support of the Headteacher and Governing Body for professional and leadership development. A recognition of the tough job that teachers do and a commitment to supporting your work life balance and your wellbeing
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About you

In return, we are looking for someone who is:



A caring teacher who has the needs of our pupils and their families at the heart of everything they do. A strategic leader who is up to date with current developments in teaching and learning and in the Early Years Foundation Stage and to can model
and share this with staff.


A highly effective classroom practitioner who is passionate about education who can coach and mentor other staff to enhance their practice. An excellent role model for staff and pupils and a source of inspiration A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to make learning irresistible, inclusive and effective Passionate about early reading and will to drive the progress of Phonics forward
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Other information

Please contact the school office on 01494 674325 or office@holtspurschool.co.uk for more information or to arrange a visit with the Deputy Headteacher, which is greatly encouraged.


Please email application to office@holtspurschool.co.uk



Holtspur School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full vetting checks, including a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level.

Holtspur School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full vetting checks, including a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent cautions and convictions cautions*

All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to

Nacro guidance

, the

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance

or

Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance

(see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').*

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.