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Foundation Stage Manager

Employer Doncaster Schools - Reference T415
Published Mon 01/03/2010 23:59 PM Closing Date Mon 22/03/2010 12:00 PM
Organisation Doncaster Schools -web sitelogo image Coverage
  • South Yorkshire, Yorkshire & Humberside
Working Pattern Full Time, Permanent position Hours Working 37.00 hours per week
Salary MPS/UPS + TLR2 CRB Check No
Location Woodlands Primary School, The Crescent, Woodlands, Doncaster

“Inspiring Achievement, Celebrating Success”
FOUNDATION STAGE MANAGER – Salary: MPS/UPS+TLR2

Required for September 2010

“Woodlands Primary School is an Outstanding school which provides Outstanding value for money.” – OFSTED INSPECTION GRADE 1 – 21/10/08

Due to the retirement of the current Foundation Stage Manager, the Governors wish to appoint a dynamic, innovative and outstanding classroom practitioner to teach both morning and afternoon nursery classes and to manage a team of two reception class teachers, three nursery nurses and four early years assistants in this extremely large primary school. The successful applicant will be expected to provide professional strategic leadership throughout the Foundation Stage and join the Senior Leadership Team of our highly successful school.

Initially the successful applicant will not be responsible for a subject area, due to the re-structure of nursery education from September 2010.

The Governors would expect:
-A creative and energetic approach to Teaching & Learning
-A clear knowledge and understanding of all matters relating to the Foundation Stage Profile, National Curriculum and Primary Frameworks
-An excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills
-A Team Player who will contribute to whole school improvement
-An approachable, positive, flexible, enthusiastic Team Leader with a good sense of humour.

We would offer you:
-The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring environment, in a school which is central to the community and which is held in the highest regard.
-A dedicated and supportive team who have created an ethos of success for both staff and pupils.
-Excellent career development for those who strive for further professional learning opportunities.
-The opportunity to develop additional links with the Woodlands Acorn Children’s Centre, (which is situated next to the Nursery.)
-Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations.

The school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
The post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.

Prospective applicants are very welcome to visit the school and meet with the Headteacher. Please contact the school if you wish to arrange a visit – (01302) 722367.

Application packs containing a Person Specification and additional information are available from school:

Woodlands Primary School
The Crescent
Woodlands
Doncaster
DN6 7RG

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS TO THE SCHOOL BY 4.00PM ON THE 22/03/10.

Shortlisting: 30/03/10

Interviews: 04/05/10 (Interviews will be held in School)

Many thanks for you interest in this vacancy.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome of applications from all sectors of the diverse community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Disability Discrimination Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.