Early Years Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) Job Vacancy in Blue Coat School Birmingham B17 – Updated today

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Company Name : Blue Coat School
Location : Birmingham B17
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Job Description : JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking to recruit a first-class maternity cover EYFS teacher for September 2022, who is willing to build
upon their existing teaching skills. The successful applicant will ensure that modern, dynamic teaching methods are
fully adopted to give every child the opportunity to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will also be
highly organised and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Applications from NQTs and experienced

teachers are welcomed.
The successful applicant will be expected to teach a Nursery or Reception class and to promote and safeguard the
welfare of all children for whom the post holder has responsibility and with whom the post holder comes into
contact. The Class Teacher will report directly to the Head of Pre-Prep.
The salary awarded for the post will be competitive and will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The post includes membership of the Teachers’ Pension scheme.

Core Purpose of Post
To promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young persons for whom the post holder has

responsibility and with whom the post holder comes into contact.
To maintain a high profile throughout the Blue Coat community, fostering key strategies to promote excellence

in the quality of education provided, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school, and working with
the headmaster and colleagues to enhance the standing of the school.

Main responsibilities
Professional
Exercise loyalty to the Headmaster and to the School, upholding and maintaining its traditions and ethos.
Support and assist the Headmaster in providing a happy, secure, safe and stimulating environment in which
children can develop to their full potential.
Support the Headmaster in fostering parental involvement and in keeping parents informed of school policy,
the curriculum and other matters of importance.
Set and maintain high standards of work and teaching, as well as of personal and professional conduct, as
guided by the Department for Education: Teachers’ Standards.
Comply with all regulatory requirements including those of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Comply fully with the requirements as set out in the DfE document ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and in
the HM Government document ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ and any relevant supplementary
guidance.
Abide by the School’s current systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including the First Aid
and Health, Health and Safety and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies, and take appropriate action in
accordance with all such documents as and when necessary.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and parents.
Participate as required in meetings with colleagues and parents in respect of the duties and responsibilities of
the post.
Take responsibility for one’s own professional development, attending INSET days and other relevant courses
whenever possible.
Be punctual and adaptable, and dress in a smart but practical manner.
Ensure that the principles for the Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development of the children and the
principles of the fundamental British Values are actively promoted.
The Blue Coat School Birmingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing
of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Teaching and Learning
Plan and deliver the teaching programme for all pupils within the classes allocated, liaising with the Teaching
Assistants and other colleagues as appropriate and having regard for the School’s statement of aims, policies
and schemes of work.
Provide clear planning for lessons and for sequences of lessons that maintains pace, motivation and challenge.
Use a variety of teaching styles, including differentiation by intent, and provide constructive feedback verbally
and in marking to ensure the effective learning of whole classes, groups and individuals, establishing high
expectations of behaviour and attainment.
Integrate Assessment for Learning (AfL) to inform planning and provide ‘next steps’ targets for the children.
Complete the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile for the relevant areas of learning and ensure that the
children are supported in meeting their individual targets.
Select and make good use of ICT skills for classroom and management support.
Contribute to the identification, assessment and support of pupils with learning support or special educational
needs, liaising with the SENCOs, and contribute to writing and implementing Individual Pupil Profile Sheets
where appropriate.
Maintain records of children’s progress, completing relevant assessments, including Baseline assessments,
where required.
Provide reports on individual progress to colleagues, the Headmaster and parents as required.
Create a bright classroom environment in which pupils’ work is displayed to promote and enhance learning.
Contribute to the maintenance and general orderliness of the Pre-Prep environment and its resources.
Other Responsibilities including Children’s Wellbeing
Supervise children as required at break and lunch times, eating with the children and encouraging good
manners and sensible eating habits.
Assist in ensuring that the children’s dietary and medical requirements are adhered to.
Assist with, and take responsibility for, class/year group outings as required.
Take an active part in year group events such as productions, Chapel Services and theme days as required.
Assist with any reasonable request in connection with the day-to-day organisation of the classroom or School.
Lead assemblies and attend assemblies and Chapel Services, Open Mornings, Parents’ Evenings and other
whole school events as required.
The job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibilities associated with the post. It is not
intended to be exhaustive; other tasks may be allocated as necessary from time to time. This job description may
be amended at any time, following consultation between the Headmaster and the teacher, and will be reviewed
annually.

THE BLUE COAT SCHOOL BIRMINGHAM LIMITED
EARLY YEARS CLASS TEACHER (Maternity Cover)
PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking to recruit a first-class Teacher, who is willing to build upon their existing teaching skills. The
successful candidate will be highly organised and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The
following qualities are essential for the role:

Qualifications/Professional Development
QTS or equivalent.
Graduate of a recognised British University or international equivalent. A postgraduate qualification in
education would be desirable.
An EYFS qualification would be desirable.
Commitment to develop as a classroom practitioner. Evidence of recent involvement in relevant
professional development would be desirable.
Experience and skills
Excellent communication skills.
Outstanding classroom practitioner with proven experience of working successfully as an EYFS Class
Teacher.
Experience of working in the EYFS would be essential.
Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and to deliver to a deadline.
Integrated and innovative approach to the use of ICT in teaching and administration.
Knowledge
Sound knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
Sound knowledge of differentiating activities to meet the needs of children in a Nursery or Reception
class.
Good understanding of a variety of learning styles.
Personal attributes
Infectious enthusiasm and passion for teaching.
A professional manner and appearance.
Friendly, warm personality with excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work co-operatively.
Clear communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to work independently and as a member of a year group team.
Sympathy with the Christian ethos and activities of the school
Wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school.

Original certificates will be required as proof of qualification. All other attributes will be assess using the contents
of the application form, at interview and with professional references.

All members of staff are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or
come into contact with, and to adhere to, and ensure compliance with, the School’s child protection procedures
and staff guidance at all times. The School is an equal opportunities employer.

The Blue Coat School Birmingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment.
How To Apply

The Blue Coat School Birmingham is committed
to safeguarding and promoting
the wellbeing of children and young people
and expects all staff and volunteers
to share this commitment.

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Teacher Job Description
Applications must be made on The Blue Coat School Application Form and must include details of two
referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. Application forms can be
obtained from the school website.
Application forms, together with a supporting letter should be returned to Mr Noel Neeson,
Headmaster of The Blue Coat School, by noon Wednesday 16 March 2022. Short-listed applicants will
be interviewed during the following week. In addition to a formal interview, applicants will be taken on a
tour of the school.
At interview applicants must provide original documents to confirm their identity and right to work in
the UK. They must also bring proof of qualifications where relevant for the post. The documentation
required by applicants is listed in the Recruitment Policy which is available on the school website and
from the school.
The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (including a Barred List check), a satisfactory
medical fitness declaration and satisfactory references. References will be sought prior to interview.
Further details about the school are available on the school website: www.thebluecoatschool.com.
Application forms can be returned by e-mail to recruitment@thebluecoatschool.com or by post to The
Blue Coat School, Somerset Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B17 0HR.

The Blue Coat School Birmingham is committed
to safeguarding and promoting
the wellbeing of children and young people
and expects all staff and volunteers
to share this commitment.

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