Teacher

The children, staff and Governing Body of Croftlands Infant and Nursery School are seeking to appoint a committed and inspirational Early Years teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2024

This is a  0.5 position with a fixed-term contract for 1 year until 31st August 2025 due to fluctuations in admissions.

The successful candidate will;
•    Have a passion for education and be able to demonstrate consistently good and outstanding classroom practice
•    Have high expectations of our pupils and be able to support children of all abilities through inclusive practice
•    Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards and excellent progress for all 
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
•    Be a positive role model to pupils and other staff, demonstrating high levels of motivation and enthusiasm
•    Be able to work as part of an effective and dedicated team
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school
We can offer you;
•    A strong, supportive and experienced staff team
•    Enthusiastic, thoughtful and well-mannered children
•    School values that are integral to school life
•    Opportunities for continuing, supportive professional development

Croftlands Infant and Nursery is a successful and inclusive nursery and infant school, in the very heart of the Croftlands, Ulverston community.  We are a vibrant learning community who teach and nurture a group of bright and enthusiastic children. We have a dedicated staff team who work together toward a shared ethos. Our Croftlands Infant & Nursery School motto  "Be Caring. Be Happy. Always do your best" encompasses who we are and what we are about. We are proud of our children.

Croftlands Infant and Nursery school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils. The school engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, which include a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (to include a children’s barred list check), references, and Right to Work in the UK 

“Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They learn to treat each other with respect as soon as they join the school in the early years. Pupils are polite to adults.”

“The school is a calm and friendly place to learn and play."  Ofsted, November 2023.

Visits to the school are highly recommended and will be warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01229 586565 to book a visit.

 An application form can be requested from the school office – admin@croftlandsinf.cumbria.sch.uk. All applications, including a completed application form and a supporting letter of no more than 1 side of A4, should be emailed to headteacher@croftlandsinf.cumbria.sch.uk . before the closing date below, for the attention of the Headteacher and Governing Body. 

Closing date for applications is 12noon on Wed June 5th, 2024.
Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 10th June 2024 – you will be contacted directly if invited to attend.

If you have not heard from us by that date, then your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.