Early Years Class Teacher

Early Years Class Teacher

Grove House Infant & Nursery School

1.0fte

Permanent

Salary - Teacher Main Pay Range

Required 1st January 2027.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and passionate teacher to join our school as a Reception Class Teacher. This position will require the flexibility of working across the Federation of Grove House and King’s Park Infant Schools. This post would suit a teacher with experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school as it continues its journey of providing engaging learning environments, learning experiences and support for its families.

Grove House and King’s Park Infant Schools are part of Unity Education Trust who provide education for Norfolk children across all age ranges, mainstream, specialist provision, SEND and complex needs. When joining our schools, you will become part of our successful family of schools that prides itself in developing all.

We are looking for a Class Teacher:

Who holds QTS and an undergraduate degree, and has a record of good practice

With the energy and desire to help our children achieve their potential across a broad and stimulating curriculum

Who is passionate about teaching children

Who is friendly, positive and approachable

Who is able to work as part of a team

Who is an inspiring and creative classroom practitioner

Who is willing to contribute to the common goals of the Federation and Unity Education Trust

We can offer:

• A supportive team and engaging environment
• An excellent environment in which to develop professionally
• Kind, confident and engaging children
• A team of enthusiastic, dedicated and high performing staff
• Supportive Governors, Trustees and parents
• All the advantages of a successful academy group, with a friendly strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff
• An extended network of teachers and leaders who share and exchange ideas and the benefit of health care plans and continued professional development opportunities

We would like to be able to show you around our school, so visits are most welcomed and are encouraged. For further details or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Barnard (Executive Headteacher) by email: [email removed]

Please visit our websites;
www.grovehouseinfant.org www.unityeducationtrust.uk

Previous applicants need not apply.

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We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

​​​​​​​Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.