Early Years Lead Teacher (Permanent Contract)

START DATE: 28th April 2025

Main Pay Scale Point 1-6 / Upper Pay Scale Point UPSI — UPS3

39.00 weeks per year

Castlefields Primary School is a fantastic primary school in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Our school has a welcoming, family feel, and we offer a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to be the very best they can. Our staff are friendly and hardworking, always striving to achieve the best outcome for our children.

The TrustEd CSAT Alliance is a multi-academy trust based in Shropshire consisting of five secondary schools and four primary schools and is committed to raising pupils' aspirations so that all young people reach their fullest potential and achieve the success they want for themselves.

Castlefields Primary School are looking to appoint an outstanding Early Years Practitioner to lead Early Years at Castlefields Primary School. The successful candidate will ensure our children have an excellent start to their school life.

Castlefields Primary School has a thriving Early Years provision consisting of a school based nursery and a reception class.

What we can offer the successful candidate:

A staff that is committed to achieving the best for the children in our school. Highly motivated children who love to learn.

•      A creative, well structured curriculum.

•      Opportunities to network with other Academy school colleagues.

•      A supportive Governing Body.

• A commitment to high quality on-going professional development and support. Excellent facilities, resources and learning environment.

This post is suitable for main pay / upper scale teachers with a particular strength in teaching Early Years curriculum. There is potential for a TLR dependent on leadership experience. The successful candidate will be supported in developing the current Early Years offer and Early Years environment. Visits to the school are welcome.

How to apply

Full details of the role and application process are available from the School's website www.castlefieldsprimary.co.uk

If you feel you have the qualities to complement our existing team then we would love to hear from you. Please note CVs will not be accepted. To apply, please download and complete the application form which should be returned to Mrs L Belcher at the school or by email to admin@castlefields.org.uk by the closing date.

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the "Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974". Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk. An online search will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks during the shortlisting process. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 'The ability to communicate at ease with stakeholders and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post."