About this role
Sutton Courtenay is a welcoming one-form-entry primary school with a strong community ethos. As part of Ridgeway Education Trust, we offer:
Collaboration with EYFS teams across local primary schoolsShared expertise and high-quality professional developmentA strong commitment to inclusive, child-centred practiceOpportunities for leadership development at all career stagesOur EYFS practice is rooted in a language-rich environment, high-quality interactions, purposeful continuous provision, systematic synthetic phonics and well-sequenced early mathematics.
The Role
As Reception Class Teacher, you will:
Create a warm, purposeful and enabling environment that supports curiosity, independence and wellbeingPlan and deliver high-quality teaching and continuous provision grounded in strong EYFS pedagogyUse observation and assessment responsively to shape learning and next stepsWork collaboratively with colleagues across school and Trust to ensure coherence and consistencyBuild positive relationships with families and communicate children’s progress clearlyWhat We Offer
A supportive, collegiate staff teamDedicated planning time and professional dialogueHigh-quality CPD through school, Trust and wider EYFS networksOpportunities to develop subject leadership and contribute to Trust-wide projectsA caring, inclusive school community with a strong sense of belongingEYFS Lead Opportunity
For the right candidate, this role offers the exciting opportunity to lead our Early Years provision, with a TLR 2.1 payment of £3,527.
Visits and Applications
Visits to our friendly, inclusive school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office, [email protected], to arrange a visit and meet our pupils and staff.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks. All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.