Reception Class Teacher

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and well qualified Reception Class Teacher to join the Prep teaching team at St. Francis` College. 

Set in the midst of Letchworth Garden City, St. Francis' College has been providing a first-class education for girls for over 85 years, blending traditional values and a modern vision.  

St. Francis’ College has been recognised for its outstanding academic results, pastoral support and the extensive range of extracurricular activities available for students.  

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and skilled Reception teacher who will work with the wider Prep team and College staff to ensure the safeguarding, child protection, wellbeing and pastoral care of all students is at the heart of all that we do.      

 We are looking for a Reception Teacher who is able to;  

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the EYFS Framework 

• Inspire children with enthusiasm and a love of learning by delivering high quality learning that engages our children  

• Prepare and plan for teaching, taking into account the requirements of children of all abilities  

• Prepare and develop, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements. 

• Provide feedback and guidance to pupils and their parents in an engaging way that encourages continuous learning at home 

This role is a permanent full-time teaching position. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who will be able to excite our pupils and provide them with stimulating and thoughtful learning. Working with our youngest school age pupils you must be able to excite and engage them about all areas of their education.  

We would like to hear from you if you feel you have the skills and attributes to fulfil this exciting role at St. Francis' College. 

St Francis` College also benefit from being part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools and Nurseries. 

Benefits include; 

• Discount on school fees for staff children, if appropriate 

• Meals for staff whilst at work  

• Pension scheme 

• Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan 

• Employee Assistance Programme. 

• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets). 

Interested individuals should apply at the earliest opportunity, please follow the link to apply, https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000748  

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 26th March with interviews expected to take place on Monday 31st March. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews may take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received. 

St Francis’ College is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).