Early Years Teacher / Lead
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Position Overview & Specifications
St Mark’s CE School is one whole school community, where we create a sense of belonging for all who enter our school. Our ethos of nurture and high standards and expectations will be modelled through the school by excellent staff.
Are you ready to take the step into leadership? We are looking for an exceptional Early Years Educator to continue to drive improvement in our early years. In October 2022, our EYFS was graded Good by Ofsted, but we are driven to have an Outstanding provision. You will work alongside our Head of School to support children's development in all aspects of the EYFS curriculum.
To be successful, you will develop effective practice and ensure high quality provision for all children by reflecting on skills developed through observation and support.
In addition, you will work in partnership with parents and to value and utilise parent's contribution to support children's well-being, learning and development as well as develop and improve the quality and effectiveness of the EYFS by working collaboratively.
MPS/UPS Pay Scale and possible TLR for right candidate
For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.stmarksschool.co.uk/community/vacancies-at-st-marks/ and fill in our ‘Teaching Staff’ application form.
Completed applications should be then emailed to: jmiller@st-marks-southampton.org.uk
Closing date: 18th April 2023, 5pm.
Interview date: 25th April 2023
Start date: September 2023.
We welcome visits to the school, please phone to arrange.
Application form:
To apply please visit our website: https://www.stmarksschool.co.uk/community/vacancies-at-st-marks/
And complete the ‘teaching staff’ Application form, when completed please email to: jmiller@st-marks-southampton.org.uk
Additional Information:
- This role requires an Enhanced DBS.
- For any posts that require a DBS check, if you have lived outside the UK within the last 5 years, you will be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct or a police certificate from the country/countries you have resided in (Criminal overseas check. Kindly note that this is at the expense of the candidate, as well as any costs involved for translating into English
- Pay Scale MSP / UPS £28,000 to £43,685
- Full-time, permanent
- Required from 1 September 2023
St Mark’s Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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