Are you passionate about Early Years Education? Would you like to work within a supportive, ambitious team? Are you committed to continually reflecting, developing and sharing your practice? If so, we may have the post for you We are seeking to appoint a committed and innovative Early Years Teacher to take the lead role in our happy and successful Pre-School. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team which is ambitious for the success of all, where children have positive attitudes and a love of learning and where staff are valued and well supported by parents and governors. We are looking for a practitioner who:- Has the desire and experience to take a lead role in further developing our Pre-School and making a difference to the lives of children and their families Has a passion for learning and is committed to helping young children achieve their potential Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills Has an understanding of excellent teaching and learning across the early years phase Possesses the ability to inspire others and is willing to share their outstanding practice Has high expectations of themselves and others and is prepared to work hard Is highly organised, motivated and flexible Promotes the vision and values of the school, demonstrating high professional standards If you think that this could be you, we’d love to hear from you. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone Mrs. D. Hudson (Headteacher) 01384 818800 to arrange a convenient time. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 4 th February 2025 This post is not suitable for ECTs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview. N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcingdudley.gov.uk If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/ If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcingdudley.gov.uk Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at http://www.dudley.gov.uk/ LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents Pre-School Teacher Recruitment Pack