Required for September 2025 – Temporary to cover a Maternity Leave – Early Years. Main scale M1 – M6 MPS £31,650 – £43,607 Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational class teacher to join our Hayes Meadow team. Applicants should have a proven record as an excellent classroom practitioner having high expectations of themselves and their pupils. What we are looking for: An enthusiastic, inspirational practitioner with a commitment to raising and maintaining standards of teaching and learning. Has a current knowledge of the curriculum and relevant, up to date, understanding of current educational research. Be able to use assessment effectively to inform planning and accurately track pupil progress. A positive person who enjoys creating memorable experiences for pupils. Understanding of EYFS practice and evidence of effective teaching in the Early Years Has an effective and positive approach to behaviour management. Passionate about teaching and learning ensuring every child is reaching what they are capable of. Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoys working as part of a team and be a good role model for our children. Committed to working with parents, governors and the local community. We can offer: Pupils who are caring, well behaved and have a love of learning. A happy and welcoming environment. A hard working, friendly, dedicated team who are committed to providing the best for their pupils. Supportive parents who value the school. Opportunities to develop professionally. A supportive and professional governing board committed to raising standards. Visits to the school are encouraged. Closing date: Friday 4th April at 4pm Interviews: Thursday 8 th and Friday 9 th May All completed application forms to be returned to the Head Teacher School Address: Hayes Meadow Primary School Spode Avenue Handsacre Staffordshire WS15 4EU Tel: 01543 490616 Email: headteacherhayesmeadow.staffs.sch.uk Website: www.hayesmeadow.org 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. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2023 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.