EYFS Lead Teacher

+ Liaise with the SENDCO to support the delivery of the curriculum.
+ Lead on the delivery of the EYFS curriculum, monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching practice across the curriculum.
+ Monitor and evaluate the progress of all students ensuring that they are appropriately taught and prepared for national assessments and the next stage of their learning.
+ Oversee the reporting of students' progress to parents ensuring that parents are informed of issues affecting the progress of their child and supporting teachers with any issues that arise.
+ To support, develop and coach teaching and learning across EYFS, so that the school has a consistently good or better teaching
+ To lead and co-ordinate assessment across EYFS, maximizing pupil and parental engagement

We are particularly interested in teachers with a strong passion for SEND and who would be interested in supporting staff across the school with developing pre key stage learning for SEND learners, including line management of our SEND hub/class.

Although we do welcome applications from those who are strong, experienced early years teachers., + Has a record of excellent classroom practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage
+ Good educational background including a good Honours Degree or equivalent.
+ Understanding of and commitment to teaching standards.
+ Able to secure high standards of pupil achievement and behaviour in the Early Years Foundation Stage
+ Is passionate and has drive for raising standards of teaching and learning

About Woodston Primary School -
Woodston is a large school with a rich history, located in one of the older areas of Peterborough. The school has a strong relationship with its staff and community, including a private nursery on-site. Our local governance committee is passionate and involved in the school's daily life.
At Woodston Primary School, we work together with enthusiasm to provide a safe and happy learning environment. We strive to achieve excellence by encouraging everyone to be the best that they can be. We have a safeguarding at the heart of our purpose. We achieve this through our CARE code: Compassion, Ambition, Respect,Equity.
About Meridian Trust -
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

MPS/UPS

TLR 2:1 may be discussed for a candidate with experience and an additional level of responsibility to be agreed at interview.

Hours of work:

100%, + Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
+ Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
+ Cycle to work scheme
+ Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
+ Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
+ Free on-site parking
+ Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays