Early Years Lead Practitioner

The governors of this successful and forward thinking Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of highly effective practice, raising attainment and securing positive outcomes for pupils, specifically in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is a permanent appointment. The appointed person will support the work of the Leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to support and lead on the development of Early Years in our school.

We are a warm, welcoming and vibrant two form entry school situated in Tuebrook/Kensington. The school community of St Michael's can offer a caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos rooted in the Catholic faith, plus:

This position can offer you:

• Happy, well behaved and enthusiastic pupils


• A school with the wellbeing of children and staff at its core


• An opportunity to be part of an innovative, dedicated and supportive Leadership Team committed to developing outstanding provision in our Early Years and across school


• Friendly colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high quality education and experiences for all children


• A range of exciting professional development opportunities and a clear route to career progression


• Supportive and welcoming governors, staff and parents/carers


• Excellent networking opportunities with schools around Merseyside and beyond


• A great building with extensive grounds


• Free on-site parking facilities and good transport links
  
  Be fully committed to the Catholic Mission and gospel values of our school, preferably with a strong personal Catholic faith.


• Be an outstanding Early Years Classroom practitioner and able to lead by example with a successful track record of working with children with a wide range of educational needs.


• Be highly motivated with energy, vision and a passionate commitment to high quality learning and teaching.


• Be a strategic thinker, able to lead, inspire and motivate both staff and pupils.


• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.


• Be committed to making a difference to the lives and achievements of all pupils at St Michael's.


• Be successful in supporting staff to develop their practice and passionate about self-professional development.


• Be able to demonstrate outstanding subject knowledge through relevant qualifications.


• Demonstrate excellent leadership with the ability to build warm, positive and inclusive relationships with all staff, pupils and parents/carers.


• Be an essential team member in the management of the school and in developing our ethos and carrying out our Mission Statement.


• Be committed to providing extracurricular opportunities to all pupils.


• You will join a friendly and committed team of staff in a vibrant, diverse and welcoming school community.
  
  St Michael's Catholic Primary School is a large Primary School with Nursery provision. We have an excellent team of staff who are all totally committed to ensuring every child in our care receives the best possible education in an exciting, happy, safe and secure environment. One thing that is always at the top of our agenda is the high quality of teaching and learning for our children. Children's well-being is at the heart of every decision we make.