About this role
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