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Early Years Leader - Seaburn Dene Primary School

Are you ready to take the next step in your teaching and leadership journey? We are a warm, hardworking, and supportive school with amazing children who are eager to learn. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills in an innovative, forward-thinking environment.
If you are passionate about ensuring children achieve their best and are looking for a challenge to further your leadership ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and inspiring teacher to join our happy and dedicated team at this exciting time in our school’s development. You will lead a rich and engaging EYFS curriculum that nurtures curiosity, supports active learning, and inspires children to explore the world around them.

This role is ideal for experienced teachers or emerging leaders looking to make a meaningful impact in their next role.
Apply now to be part of our journey!
As EYFS Leader and a member of the senior management team, you will take on the role of lead professional for Early Years, ensuring that exceptional provision is developed and maintained, with all staff in the Foundation Stage being outstanding practitioners.
You will also lead in relevant subject areas, including early reading, and manage support staff and their continuous professional development. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing the setting and provision to maximise learning opportunities for all children. Your responsibilities will include:

Applicants for the post should:
● Be an excellent and enthusiastic class teacher.
● Have experience of teaching and leading all aspects of learning in the Foundation Stage.
● Have a strong commitment to continued professional development for themselves and
staff, including delivering CPD to support staff development.
● Be motivated to further develop settings within the Foundation Stage to maximise
learning opportunities.
● Have a track record of working collaboratively with senior leaders to develop whole
school improvement.

We will offer:
● A welcoming, smaller than average primary school with a ‘family’ ethos catering for children aged 3-11 years.
● Children who are articulate, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
● A creative, positive, and welcoming staff team.
● A supportive environment with numerous opportunities for professional development.
● Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, year group partners, and local networks and professionals.

Please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs. Lynne Halliday, at lynne.halliday@seaburndeneprimary.co.uk or call 0191 563 4100 to arrange an appointment or visit to school: on Wednesday, 18th December, 3.30pm to 5pm; Tuesday, 7th and 14th
January 3.30pm to 5.15pm; Thursday, 9th January 3.30pm to 5.15pm.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced DBS check through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Seaburn Dene Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff, in line with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board procedures.
As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS check.

Application forms are available online at northeastjobs.org.uk

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 17th January 2025.

RELIEF CLEANER(S)

Required as soon as possible

Salary: Grade SCP3: £11.79 per hour FTE - Pro Rata for hours and weeks worked

Term Time Only - Casual Variable Hours

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic person(s) to join our Cleaning Team to cover absence or provide additional cleaning of the school as required.

The ability to work as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative is essential.

Application packs are available below or from Lynne Halliday, School Business Manager on the above telephone number.

Completed applications should be returned to Lynne Halliday at the address above or by email to lynne.halliday@seaburndeneprimary.co.uk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Completed Application Form and Criminal Record Self Declaration Form should be returned as stated above.