Job Description

LEICESTER ISLAMIC ACADEMY

JOB DESCRIPTION -Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher

START DATE - As soon as possible

Our Mission Statement

Leicester Islamic Academy is an Islamic school and educational centre for the Muslim community. The very foundation of the school is based on the Qu'ran and traditions (Sunnah) of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The school sees each pupil as being of equal worth and deserving of the school's best efforts. The school is committed to excellence. All its members will be encouraged to realise their full potential and worth in order to take their place as responsible and contributing members of the wider society.

Position: Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher

Reporting to: Head teacher

Main Purpose:

Plan and deliver the teaching of the Early Years Foundation Stage in line with the Primary National Curriculum and EYFS Framework.

Regularly assess and report on pupils' progress in line with Department for Education and the school's policies and procedures.

The Appointment

The successful candidate must be a hardworking professional committed to the delivery of excellent teaching to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils. She/he will undertake thorough lesson planning, enthusiastic delivery of teaching and vigilant assessment, recording and reporting of pupils' progress and achievement.

The post requires someone who is passionate about working with young children, and is able to develop and hold the trust and confidence of their parents. The candidate will be a person who values (and is skilled at) working as part of a collaborative team. They should possess outstanding organisational skills and be IT literate to a level which will allow them to fulfil all the statutory assessment, administrative and communication tasks associated with this role.

Responsibilities

Teaching

The teacher will:

keep up-to-date with current pedagogy and statutory government requirements pertaining to the EYFS

plan lessons carefully with regard to the safety and well-being of pupils;

teach and administer classes so as to maximise the learning opportunities provided for each pupil within those classes, including regularly setting and marking pupils' work and organizing outside trips and visitors to the school to support and enhance pupils' learning;

prepare in advance and keep records of programmes of study which should include long, medium and short term plans, having knowledge of the policy documents currently in place in the school;

participate in arrangements for further training and professional development as required;

maintain good order and discipline amongst all pupils in the school, safeguarding their health and safety, both when they are authorised to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere;

arrive promptly for the school day and scheduled lessons;

undertake the teaching and or supervision of pupils whose teacher is not available to teach them. The amount and frequency of cover teaching expected will be reasonable;

be computer literate to a level which will allow him or her to effectively carry out the administrative and reporting aspects of the role;

support and contribute to the performances and assemblies, which take place periodically throughout the school year.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Work Location: In person