Nursery & Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teacher

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for delivering the curriculum 
  
• Establish and review schemes of work (in liaison with the Head of Department and other staff  normally responsible for such documentation)
• Contribute to the planning, preparation, and review of an engaging curriculum as part of a departmental team
  
• Establish effective methods of formative and summative assessment of students' work
• Keep up-to-date with subject developments outside the school and bring them to the attention  of colleagues
• Foster, by example, a spirit of inquiry and challenge within the classroom
• Manage curriculum delivery and associated resources in a manner that challenges and interests students and is appropriate to the needs and skill levels of students
• Take responsibility for curriculum delivery and associated resources in a manner consistent  with school and departmental policies and procedures
• Differentiate tasks/activities and experiences as needs dictate, guided by an ever-adapting awareness of the pupil as an individual
• Liaise with staff who provide additional support for students with particular learning need
• Deploy support staff (e.g. teaching assistants and nannies), effectively where relevant

Assessment, Recording, and Reporting:

• Maintain an ongoing formative assessment program related to the curriculum and associated learning objectives
• Prepare students for and administer any necessary school-based summative assessment programs
• Maintain consistency with internal and relevant external marking schedules and moderation procedures
• Provide students with appropriate and regular feedback on their progress; 
• Maintain legible, accurate, comprehensive, records of formative and summative assessment  results; 
• Compile competently written reports on student performance for internal and external use as required; 
• Participate in parent/teacher meetings to discuss student progress and targets.

Pastoral Care:

• Take on the role of class teacher within a particular year group
  
• Assist the academic and pastoral leaders in monitoring and overseeing the academic and emotional wellbeing  of children
• Instigate and monitor strategies designed to address areas of learners' performance that are of concern or below the standards expected of our school community
• Communicate and consult with parents of learners on any issues of pastoral care with the approval of the well-being community experience lead
• Liaise with the relevant pastoral leader before responding to parents about sensitive areas
  
• Engender enthusiasm and loyalty within the whole school system, where appropriate
• Participate in the maintaining of high standards of behavior and dress of students in the classroom and  in the well-being all school locations and activities under school policy
• Follow all school policies with regard to the safeguarding and health and  safety of students both on and off the school premises
• Take a pastoral interest in students activities beyond the academic curriculum; 
• Supervise students during non-curriculum time as determined by the duty rota (e.g. before school,  break, lunch, or end-of-day supervision); 
• Participate in meetings for any of the purposes above
• Employ school-agreed strategies for sanctions and rewards
• Attend Year/Section/School Assemblies as required. 

Beyond the Curriculum:

• Contribute to the wider curriculum by supporting the Leadership and Service program
• Assist with the supervision of students and management of off-site events such as trips/expeditions as  reasonably directed from time to time
• Support the presence of the school at official functions and promotional events

Professional Development:

• Actively seek opportunities to develop professionally including subject-specific knowledge, teaching and  learning theory and research, and career-related goals
• Participate in the annual appraisal cycle
• Participate in school-wide INSET initiatives, particularly the annual Whole School Development Focus
• Seek INSET opportunities that may arise from the appraisal process, including pathways to higher qualifications
• Seek advice from line managers concerning professional development and career paths
•  Be prepared to share expertise in INSET programs

Specific Duties:

• The teacher will be mainly employed in the subject delivery of 0-7  years class as reasonably directed within the Early Years phase of the school. 
• The teacher will be expected to carry out more specific duties within his/her immediate department as reasonably directed by the Early Years Coordinator or Community Experience Lead. Such expectations should be communicated by the line manager. 

Requirements:

• Appropriate degree in a related field
• 3 years experience of exemplary classroom practice within the phase(s) to which they are appointed.
• Understanding of Caregiving, Jolly phonics,  the EYFS Framework, Early Childhood Education, Montessori, Bloom Taxonomy, Child’s Rights Act, Birth to Five Matters, Child protection and safeguarding in schools, Basic first aid and CPR 
• Ability to comply with the school ethos. 
• A strong commitment to extracurricular activities. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Strong administrative, organizational, and IT skills. 
• Good spoken English
• Good knowledge of improvisation 
• Strong creativity  and innovative skills
• The ability to role-model our Leadership for a better world attributes. 
• Willingness to engage in School life beyond the regular day. 

Personal and Professional Conduct:

• All teachers are expected to treat pupils with dignity, build relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observe proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position. Teachers are expected to always be tolerant of others in the community and not undermine the international nature of the School culture. Personal beliefs should never be expressed in a manner that might exploit pupils' vulnerability or lead them to break the law. 
• All teachers should have due regard for the ethos, policies, and practices of our school community maintaining high standards in terms of attendance, punctuality, grooming, respect, and appearance.

Line Manager:

Your immediate line manager for purposes of appraisal and delegation of other duties is the Early Years Coordinator and the Community Experience Lead while you are expected to liaise with every member of the community on whole school engagements.

Remuneration: NGN 180,000 and above