EYFS Leader

EYFS Leader (+ whole school leadership area to be negotiated)

UPR/TLR2b

Park Hill is an inclusive school, serving a multi-cultural, socially diverse community.

At Park Hill we aim to bring out the best in everyone.

Start date: 2nd September 2024

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Are you an outstanding teacher with proven leadership qualities?

We are looking for a visionary and enthusiastic leader of Early Years to take our good provision (30 place Nursery and 30 place Reception class) to the next level of its development. The role also involves leadership of Art and DT. The successful candidate will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team, and will therefore be taking part in significant strategic, long term decisions for the school. The candidate will teach in the reception class and will be released for Leadership time. Experience of successful EYFS teaching is essential.

We are looking for someone who:

• has excellent teaching ability in Early Years
• has expert knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and handbook 
• has a proven track record of good teaching and leadership in EYFS.
• has good interpersonal and leadership skills
• has a strong commitment to raising achievement
• can inspire and motivate pupils and staff
• is knowledgeable and passionate about education
• commits themselves to success through effort and teamwork
• is a team player with a sense of humour

We can offer:

• enthusiastic pupils who respond to good teaching
• a friendly and supportive staff team
• a commitment to your personal professional development

Closing date: Monday 20th May 2024 at midday.

Observations on 21st, 22nd or 23rd May

Interviews on 24th May 2024.

Park Hill 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.

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to application. Informal visits can be arranged with our office. To book an informal visit please contact school on 0121 449 3004.

Download Application Pack and return completed forms to enquiry@parkhill.bham.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed