Reception Class Teacher

Description:

At Exeter Pre-Prep School, we are looking for full-time Reception Class Teacher to cover the summer term from 17 April to 10 July 2024.

Reception Class Teacher – Fixed Term
Exeter, EX2 4NS

*    Full time
*    Competitive salary
*    Generous benefits package

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

About Exeter Pre-Prep School

We are an independent pre-preparatory and nursery school for 70 girls and boys aged 3-7 years, previously known as The New School. As a small, happy school with a strong academic ethos and a warm, familiar approach to pastoral care, this is a great place to work where you will quickly feel part of the team. Our key aim is to provide a broad and balanced curriculum which prepares children for the next step in their education. This is achieved within a stimulating, nurturing and inspiring environment where children can thrive, develop a real love of learning and build great character. 

In 2021, we became part of the Exeter School family. Exeter School is an HMC and IAPS co-educational school for 960 children aged 7 to 18. Almost all children progress to Exeter Junior School from Exeter Pre-Prep at age 7. The school is located in a former Victorian chapel on a private, wide, tree-lined avenue within an acre of grounds. Just three miles from central Exeter in the village of Exminster, it provides an oasis of calm from the bustle of city life.

About the Role

We are looking for full time Reception Class Teacher to cover the summer term from 17 April to 10 July 2024, following the relocation of the current post holder. Our Reception Class currently has 14 lovely children (our maximum class size is 18). You would be supported by a full time qualified, experienced early years practitioner and a happy, collaborative EYFS team. 

The appointed candidate will be a capable and enthusiastic person who has strong communication skills with a willingness to contribute to the broader life of this busy and vibrant independent day school. As a small, busy school where everyone pitches in, the need to be a flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual team player will be paramount. An enthusiastic, “can do” approach, together with patience, a sense of humour and the ability to maintain confidentiality will be essential.

Benefits

As a valued member of staff, you’ll have access to a range of benefits and schemes to support you both in and out of work. These include

*    Parking – subject to availability
*    Use of school fitness gym and swimming pool at specified times
*    Lunch when school in session
*    Membership of the School’s health cash plan (nb taxable benefit)
*    Access to a 24/7 year-round employee helpline
*    Death in service/life assurance
*    Personal accident insurance
*    Occupational sick pay
*    Flu vaccinations
*    Programmes to encourage physical fitness
*    Cycle to work scheme
*    Staff social events (e.g. choir, cycling, walking)

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

The closing date for applications is noon on 26 January 2024. We anticipate that interviews will be held on 8 February 2024.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any appropriately qualified person. 

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 and responsibility.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All staff working in the school during the school day will have some contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. In your role you are likely to be regularly working directly with, and be responsible for, children in your care.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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