Teacher - EYFS (4.5 days)

Vacancy Summary

Post: EYFS Teacher (2.5 days Nursery & 2 days Reception)

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31.8.2025
Salary Range: MPS – UPS

Working Type: 4.5 days  
Base: Merlin Top Primary Academy, Keighley, BD22 6HZ

Start: 1st September 2024

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 23 academies; 13 secondary and 10 primaries across the North of England in eleven Local Authority regions.

Merlin Top is a member of NET and was graded outstanding in March 2019 by Ofsted

Vacancy Information

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking teacher to work in our caring academy where we aim to give our children the best life chances.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a caring person who puts children’s welfare at the forefront
• Understand the importance of safeguarding
• Have energy and the determination to make a difference
• Be able to work well within a team

In return, we can offer:

• Amazing children who care about their learning
• Excellent trust-wide CPD
• A friendly and supportive staff team

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts such as competitively priced car leasing
• Access to various discount sites

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.  Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

To apply for this position please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/172919?aisId=12&rmId=3355

For more information, please contact Mrs G Rhodes on: g.rhodes@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing Date: 12 noon, 29th April 2024

Interviews:  W/B 6th May 2024

Please note:  the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.