Reception Teacher - Maternity Cover

Experience of teaching or working within the Early Years Foundation Stage

Experience of planning and delivering high-quality learning experiences for young children

Experience of supporting children with a range of needs, including SEND

Experience of working effectively with parents and carers

Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework

Good understanding of child development and how young children learn through play, exploration and adult interaction

Knowledge of effective approaches to teaching early reading, phonics, writing and mathematics in Reception

Understanding of how to develop children's communication, language and vocabulary

Understanding of effective assessment, recording and reporting arrangements in the Early Years

Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding measures and the particular safeguarding needs of young children

Understanding of how to create an effective balance between adult-led teaching, guided learning and child-initiated learning

Outstanding classroom practitioner who can create a warm, nurturing and purposeful learning environment

Strong understanding of how to develop early literacy, phonics and mathematical understanding

High expectations of children's learning, independence, behaviour and personal development

Ability to identify and respond effectively to individual children's needs, including SEND

Ability to use observation and assessment effectively to adapt teaching and provision

Good organisational and time-management skills

Good communication skills

Ability to use a range of teaching approaches and strategies that enthuse, motivate and actively engage young children

Ability to provide a stimulating and challenging learning environment both indoors and outdoors

Ability to work effectively with other adults to ensure consistent, high-quality provision