EYFS Phase Lead

EYFS Phase Lead 

Location: White City, London

Deadline: 30th May 2022 (Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the application process early. Early application is advised)

Salary: Ark MPS + TLR 2B

Start date: September 2022

Contract: Permanent

Interviews: Interviews will be arranged as and when suitable candidates are identified, so early application is advised

Exciting opportunity to develop early years provision in West London

We are transforming lives through education.  Join us.

 We are looking to recruit a passionate, effective Early Years Practitioner.  This is a permanent appointment open to teachers who would like to progress into a Phase Leader position or contribute their experience to a new setting. As Phase Leader, you would line manage our EYFS team, and teach in our reception class with dedicated release time for leadership responsibilities.  If you have a passion for motivating and nurturing young learners and inspiring colleagues, we would love to hear from you.

Ark Swift lies at the heart of the Ed City development: This £150m investment will bring an education hub, new affordable homes, a modern office building, and improved community facilities to White City. Together, we are building a place that will make a difference to local people.

Due for completion in 2023, Ark Swift and Ark Burlington Danes Primary Academy will come together in the new school building on site from September 2023 and will form Ark White City Primary Academy.  The new school will benefit from modern teaching environments, new outdoor learning spaces, improved IT, and sports and performing arts facilities.

Further details available here: https://www.edcity.org.uk/

As EYFS Phase Lead, you will have a real role to play in the continued development of the EYFS department across both Ark Swift and Ark Burlington Danes Academy as we prepare for the merger.  Your early education expertise will be instrumental to ensure curriculum, resourcing and learning environments are well designed.  In the year leading up to the merger you will have the opportunity to lead and support at Ark Burlington Danes, getting to know families and staff at both sites.  It is expected that the equivalent of 1-day per week will be spent at Ark Burlington Danes during 2022-23.

You will be helping to create an exciting school environment where pupils are able to achieve their very best, whilst having the support and guidance necessary to help you accomplish this. 

We believe that school is not just about reading and writing in these early stages, it's also about growing as people. Our teachers have time to get to know every child which enables a strong focus on individual learning.  Our consistent behaviour management strategies allow staff to concentrate on teaching, and pupils on learning.

Our leadership team is approachable, friendly and always available to help. You will find there is a real ‘team effort’ ethos at the school, with the leadership team regularly covering classes to allow staff extra time for planning and assessment. We have fostered a supportive and collaborative infrastructure that will ensure your career progression is nurtured every step of the way.  Hard work will never go unnoticed at Ark Swift as we have fostered a culture of praise amongst our staff.

White City sits in the middle of a vast transport network. We’re served by three underground lines at two nearby stations, making all of London easily accessible.  White City is fast becoming a destination for shopping, eating and lifestyle opportunities.

As an Ark school, we offer:

• Well-behaved, happy children eager to learn and contribute to the school's direction

• A commitment to centralised resourcing and planning to support with work-life balance

• Weekly professional development for all staff

• Twice the number of training days as standard

• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering up to £1,000 a year in savings from over 3,000 major retailers

• Interest-free loans of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or a bicycle

• Gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym

• A no-email policy after 6pm or at weekends and a commitment to centralised resourcing and planning to safeguard work/life balance for our team

 Excited?  Do get in touch with us.

To apply and read a full job description and person specification, please visit our website - https://arkswift.org/vacancies

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged; to arrange, please call 020 8743 2514 or email info@arkswiftprimary.org. Visit http://arkswift.org/ for more information on the school. 

For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact the Principal, Daniel Upfield on 020 8743 2514 or d.upfield@arkswiftprimary.org 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged.

Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.