EYFS Teacher - Percy Hedley School

Who Are We?
The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

Percy Hedley School specialises in working with two distinct groups of children who have cerebral palsy and/or speech, language and communication difficulties and other complex difficulties including ASD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, and ADHD. We set out to make a difference to the learning, wellbeing, and future life chances of children. Teachers, Therapists and Learning Support Assistants work together in trans-disciplinary teams to meet the individual needs of every pupil. Together, we believe we can unlock each child’s potential and support achievement for all.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced teacher to join our lower school. The successful candidate will work across all primary age groups but must have experience leading the EYFS curriculum. A key focus of this role will be bridging the gap between EYFS students and those working at that level in the higher key stages.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work with young children from both of our cohorts of pupils – those with profound and complex needs, severe learning difficulty and/or medical condition, sensory impairment and/or physical disability as well as those with difficulties with sensory processing, communication and self-help skills, to be able to prepare them for the skills to progress onto one of two learning pathways - pre-formal (Learning Skills Through Engagement) or semi-formal to formal (Experiential Language Topic Based Approach – ELTBA). The successful candidate will also be responsible for leading and managing a team of staff.

The successful candidates will receive extensive support and continued professional development opportunities. ECT teachers will not be considered for this post.

Please click here for the job description.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Carla Maley on 0191 216 1811 or carla.maley@percyhedley.org.uk.

Why Work for Us
Percy Hedley School encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within school and across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:
• Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme. (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Have the school holidays off

Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/

Salary amounts quoted are from 1 September to 31 August and therefore, if you commence employment part way through the academic year, it will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing and online checks in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

This role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.

Please access the following link for our child protection policy:

Safeguarding-and-child-protection-policy-2024-V5.1.pdf

This advert will close at midnight on 16 February 2025.