Leading Teacher EYFS

Do you have the skills to lead teaching and learning within a team?

The Raglan schools is a federation of Raglan Infant and Junior schools with 930 pupils and a team of 120 staff. We are a large organisation in the Bush Hill Park area of Enfield, both schools are judged to be good.

“Pupils behave well. Their attitudes to work and enthusiasm for learning are, at times, exemplary.” OfSTED March 2016

We are seeking a Leading Teacher for EYFS who will initially be leading our Nursery. With 90 pupils, our nursery opened in 2018 and is purpose built with an extensive outdoor area. The leading teacher leads, guides and supports the Nursery Team made up of another teacher, leading TA and several teaching assistants. Supported by an Assistant Headteacher the role is class based with 20% non-contact time (including PPA). The role also includes developing a curriculum subject or key area of school development across the federation. The role would suit someone who wishes to develop their middle leadership skills or an existing middle leader who wishes to experience a large school.

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• An excellent EYFS practitioner and role model;
• A great communicator with excellent organisational skills and interpersonal skills;
• Able to support and develop the teaching of other staff;
• Able to offer support and direction for pupils and staff.

At Raglan we are able to offer:

• A supporting and hard working team of staff;
• Keen and enthusiastic learners;
• Professional development to suit your stage of development;
• Expectations from leaders that are manageable and supportive.

If this role has sparked your interest then please download a pack and come and visit us. You can book a tour and come and discuss the role further with one of our leaders. To book a visit, go to our website at www.raglanschools.org and look for jobs in  the community section. Alternatively, you can contact Emma at jobs@raglanschools.org 

Closing Date for applications is  Wednesday 24th April at 12 noon. Please submit an application form and send with a supporting letter/statement no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining your suitability for the post. Applications can be sent by email or post.

All schools and services in Enfield are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work in our schools is expected to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.