EYFS SENIOR TEACHER
APPLICATION PACK
MARCH 2014
Vision
A caring school where children are happy, confident and well
motivated.
They will be challenged and achieve high standards through a
fun and enriched curriculum.
A school where all members of the school community have
equal access to learning opportunities and enjoy learning
and growing together
The Crescent Primary School, The Crescent, Selhurst, Croydon CR0 2HN
email: head@thecrescent.croydon.sch.uk
TEL: 0208 684 8283
March 2014
Dear Applicant
RE: Senior Teacher for EYFS
This is an amazing opportunity to be the senior member of staff in our Early Years department.
You will be leading a completely new team to the school and have the opportunity to make
practise and provision outstanding. We are seeking a fantastic, experienced teacher
wholeheartedly committed to taking a creative, child centred approach to teaching and
learning. You must be able to demonstrate an outstanding track record of high attainment and
achievement for the children in your care. You must have very high standards and expect
nothing but the best from yourself, your team the children and their parents. You will be an
experienced teacher with a passion for early years education looking to make the first move into
a leadership role. This role will give you an introduction to leadership and there will be lots of
opportunities to grow and develop. You won’t be on your own: the Leadership team understand
the importance of the Foundation Stage as a vital year in a child’s education and will give you as
much support as you need.
Attached is an information pack which includes how and when to apply, a job description,
person specification and application form.
The Crescent Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The
successful applicant will be required to obtain an up to date Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau
Disclosure
Nothing we say on paper can truly give you a feel for our learning community and we welcome
visits to the school so that you can meet us and see us in action. Please give us a ring and we
will be delighted to arrange a visit. If it is not possible to visit prior to interview, shortlisted
candidates will have an opportunity after their interview.
In the meantime, thank you for your interest. I wish you the very best of luck with your
application.
Yours sincerely
Jane Fairbourn
Head teacher
The Crescent Primary School, The Crescent, Selhurst, Croydon CR0 2HN
email: head@thecrescent.croydon.sch.uk
TEL: 0208 684 8283
The facts
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Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London Area) + TLR2a (£2535). As the school grows the right
candidate will have lots of opportunity to develop and progress their career.
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The Crescent Primary School is a three-form entry school however in 2011 when we opened
we took two additional ‘bulge’ classes to help alleviate the number of pupils seeking
reception places. We therefore have five classes of 30 children in our oldest year group.
These children will be year 3 in September.
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90 children were admitted into reception in September 2012 and the governors have made
it clear to the Local Authority that we will not consider taking any more additional pupils.
The school will reach its 630 capacity in 2017.
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The building that was previously Selhurst Boys School has been completely refurbished to
provide a bright, exciting, stimulating primary school environment. Building work was
completed in September 2012.
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A creative approach to teaching and learning is expected – not ‘death by worksheet’!
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Partnership working with The BRIT School makes their expertise in art, dance, drama, music
and ICT available to enhance and enrich The Crescent curriculum.
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This is a new school and successful initiatives from previous experience that will make a
positive difference to children’s learning and lives will be welcomed and embraced.
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New technology is a feature of the school with creative use of ICT developing a rich and
exciting learning environment.
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All classes have the support of a full time (8.30am – 3.30pm) teaching assistant and the
reception classes also have a non-class based teaching assistant provide additional support.
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Setting up a new school is very hard work however achieving a healthy work/life balance is
respected and encouraged.
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The school has an enthusiastic and committed temporary governing body led by Sir Nick
Williams who was previously the Principal of The BRIT School.
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Professional development is encouraged and all staff are given plenty of opportunities to
progress for example the current senior leaders were all internal appointments.
The Crescent Primary School, The Crescent, Selhurst, Croydon CR0 2HN
email: head@thecrescent.croydon.sch.uk
TEL: 0208 684 8283
Application Information
Recruitment process
Completed forms must be returned to:
Jane Fairbourn,
Headteacher
The Crescent Primary School
The Crescent
Croydon
CR0 2HN
Please mark the envelope ‘Private and Confidential’
By 12.00pm FRIDAY 25TH APRIL
 You will be contacted by email if we would like to see you for an interview
 If you have not heard from us by Monday 28th April please assume that your
application has not been successful.
 Interviews will be held on Wednesday 30th April.
Additional information
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Salary MPS/UPS (Outer London Area) + TLR2a (£2535). As the school grows the right
candidate will have lots of opportunity to develop and progress their career.
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The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory medical report, current CRB enhanced
clearance, GTC membership and relevant academic qualifications.
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In promoting equal opportunities, applications from all sections of the community are
welcomed.
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This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Crescent Primary School, The Crescent, Selhurst, Croydon CR0 2HN
email: head@thecrescent.croydon.sch.uk
TEL: 0208 684 8283
Job Profile: Senior Teacher EYFS
Additional pay: TLR 2a (£2,535)
Reporting to: Assistant Headteacher KS1
In addition to the responsibilities of class teacher as set out in the teachers’ pay and conditions
document you will also undertake the following duties and responsibilities.
You will be the senior partner in a year group team of three. You will ensure high quality
teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of learning and achievement for
the pupils in your year group.
Responsibilities
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To ensure systems and routines are properly defined so children and teachers can
function effectively
To be the EYFS point of contact for school staff and parents
In collaboration with the Leadership Team to ensure pupil behaviour is properly
managed and supported including securing the cooperation & support of parents.
Ensure that parents are kept informed and updated about the curriculum and how to
help and support their child to make the best progress in are areas of the EYFS.
To ensure the classrooms are creative, stimulating and well organised; and to guarantee
the highest standards of work by all pupils in the year group
To model and demonstrate best practice, including team teaching where appropriate
To lead year group planning meetings and ensure planning and assessment is effective in
moving all pupils on in their learning
To work with the Assistant Head to analyse pupil progress across the three EYFS classes.
Agree and implement actions to improve and monitor their impact.
To make arrangements to moderate a range of children’s work from all three classes
making sure that standards are consistent and agreed.
To work closely with the admin staff to ensure that admissions and induction
arrangements to the EYFS work smoothly.
To ensure that the end of EYFS teacher assessment is reported in a timely manner.
Curricular Leadership
You may also expect to promote a specific subject area or project across the school. This will
depend upon:
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The demands of the individual year group at a given time
The professional development needs & interests of the senior teacher
The needs of the school.
The Crescent Primary School, The Crescent, Selhurst, Croydon CR0 2HN
email: head@thecrescent.croydon.sch.uk
TEL: 0208 684 8283
PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR EYFS SENIOR TEACHER
Essential Criteria:
1. Knowledge and Experience
 Successful experience of working in a team and able to exemplify team leadership.
 Knowledge and understanding of Early Years in order to lead with a confidence
that will command the respect of colleagues, governors and parents and the wider
community.
 Excellent knowledge of theory and practice in providing child-centred education, e.g.
classroom organisation, assessment for learning, thinking skills etc.
 Understanding of inclusive education to ensure that classroom organisation and practices do
not discriminate.
 Knowledge of strategies that are necessary to promote purposeful and successful learning
and progress.
 Have the knowledge and skills to lead a significant area of the school.
 An outstanding track record of securing high attainment and achievement in a primary
school.
2. Skills and abilities
 The ability to provide an excellent early years education in her/his own practice.
 The ability to build a team and lead them to produce work of an outstanding
standard.
 A strong personal commitment to equality of opportunity and social justice with
the ability to demonstrate the implementation of this commitment in her/his
personal and professional lives.
 Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing (including technology).
 The skills required to develop excellent links with parents as partners in their
children’s education.
 The willingness to work with colleagues to analyse data in order to draw
appropriate conclusions and then apply them to improve practice.
 A clear understanding of health and safety issues, including those related to safeguarding.
3. Personal Qualities
 Have a clear philosophy of education.
 Have competences and qualities that would enable a significant contribution to be
made to the achievement of The Crescent Primary School Vision.
 Be a committed team player always willing to ask for help and advice when needed.
 Have total commitment to encouraging pupils to do the very best that they can.
 Be well-organised and able to work to deadlines.
 Flexibility
 Have a ‘growth mind-set’ always prepared to have a go.
 Be very energetic and enthusiastic with a good sense of humour.
The Crescent Primary School, The Crescent, Selhurst, Croydon CR0 2HN
email: head@thecrescent.croydon.sch.uk
TEL: 0208 684 8283