EYFS Phase Leader

EYFS Phase Leader (to include Pre-School) 

Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scale + TLR2a £2873

Permanent – Required from September 2021

NOR 325 Age Range 4-11 +  Pre-School 

Wellesley Park Primary School 

Homefield, Wellington, Somerset, TA20 6JB 

Tel: 01823 664876  Email: recruitment.393@educ.somerset.gov.uk 

This post is not suitable for NQTs.

Are you a talented and ambitious Early Years teacher looking for the next step in your career? 

The Headteacher is looking to further strengthen the leadership team with the addition of an inspiring classroom teacher to be EYFS Phase Leader. This is an ideal middle leadership role for an experienced teacher who enjoys making a positive contribution to the whole school and who wants to take the step up into leadership with the support of an experienced and supportive team.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• is an outstanding EYFS practitioner who has a proven track record of having a positive impact on pupil outcomes

• has knowledge of the EYFS framework for 2021 

• has the motivation to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence

• is inspired and passionate about learning and has the ability to motivate and inspire others

• values inclusion and has a genuine interest in working with a team, taking risks and trying new and innovative ways of working

• has a clear commitment to whole school improvement with excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills to engage the wider community

• is passionate and knowledgeable about outdoor learning and environment

The role:

- to lead the Early Years to achieve high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils, through provision of a creative and rigorous curriculum

- take specific responsibility and accountability for the day to day management and organisation of Early Years 

- to promote the wellbeing of staff and pupils in the school with particular reference to Early Years

- lead and co-ordinate the work of Early Years, ensuring all statutory and school assessments are undertaken and to be accountable for standards within the phase 

- phase leaders will also be responsible for a whole-school core subject area and work across the school to lead this specific subject

Application forms and further details are available on the school website at www.wellesleyparkschool.com  If you would like to arrange a visit please phone Mrs Lilley to discuss the possibility of a visit.  

As a school we are committed to the safeguarding of our community and we follow full safer recruitment procedures including relevant references and DBS checks.

Closing date:  9am 24th May  2021 

Interview date: 27th May 2021