EYFS Leader

The governing body of St Mary’s CE School wish to appoint an experienced and passionate full-time Early Years Foundation Stage Phase Leader who will join our outstanding team in September 2020.

St Mary’s CE Primary is a single form entry school situated which reflects the warm, multi diverse community of Lewisham.

We are very proud of our dedicated and caring staff team; creative, hard-working children; vibrant learning environment and supportive parents and carers. St Mary’s has a strong commitment to Inclusive practice, our school values and our Christian ethos. These have been recognised in our ‘Excellent’ SIAMS inspection and Inclusion Quality Mark award. We are dedicated to ensuring that children of all abilities and backgrounds achieve their very best in everything they do. We are also committed to growing the professional and personal development of all our staff, enabling them to flourish and succeed.

St Mary’s can offer you:

• Inspiring and enthusiastic children who thrive during their time at St Mary’s CE School
• High quality professional development opportunities and the chance to learn and develop your practice undertaking new challenges as an experienced teacher in a one form entry primary school
• Collaboration with outstanding teachers and support staff whose tremendous knowledge and enthusiasm create stimulating lessons that inspire our children to work to the best of their ability
• An exciting and creative curriculum
• A warm and welcoming environment with excellent facilities

We are looking for a successful candidate who will:

• Lead the EYFS bringing innovation and excellent practice to the role
• Be a dedicated professional with excellent subject knowledge and with the ability to inspire children and colleagues
• Set the highest standards for themselves, and be accountable for the standards of teaching and learning and pupil progress in Early Years Foundation Stage
• Work successfully in partnership with parents and our community
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for our children, promoting their unique gifts
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Be reflective and sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school

Safeguarding Statement
St Mary’s CE Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Equal Opportunities Statement
St Mary’s CE Primary School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, overseas checks and receipt of satisfactory references.

Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain.

For further details, please contact the school on 0208 690 2613 or email our School Business Manager, Sandra Noble at snoble12.209@lgflmail.org; To learn more about our school and our amazing children, please visit our website at: https://www.st-marys.lewisham.sch.uk.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

References will be requested for those shortlisted prior to interview.
Closing Date: 10/06/2020
Virtual Interviews: week commencing 15/06/2020

Please send your completed application form plus your safeguarding form to
snoble12.209@lgflmail.org.