EYFS Lead

Phoenix Primary is a proud accredited enhanced VbE setting, our values are at the heart of everything we do for our children. Our curriculum is knowledge-engaged and along with our values, the two promote self-leadership, which enables all children to work towards fulfilling their wonderful potential.

This year Phoenix Primary School welcomed our first cohort of Year 2 to continue the exciting transformation from a junior school to a Primary School. Our EYFS and KS1 classes are inspiring, using planning in the moment and Continuous Provision in Year 1, our curriculum is only possible with the key relationships staff build with the children.

We are looking for an inspirational and highly effective teacher with solid EYFS experience, to lead our early years team. We are seeking a caring, intelligent practitioner who supports and promotes the vision and ethos of our school, and has high expectations of pupil behaviour, pastoral care and the emotional well-being of every child. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate our youngest learners, while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school.

The role of class teacher is to deliver outstanding learning opportunities within the provision, understanding that the adults within the environment are the key to developing prime skills. We are looking for a dedicated, passionate and committed practitioner. The successful applicant will have a passion for working with all pupils and assisting them on their journey, which may have included all manner of setbacks in and outside of education.

 We offer:

• A comprehensive induction programme
• Private health care cover – Benenden
• Growing Well-Being Team with Mental Health Lead supporting children and staff
• Laptop for all teaching staff
• A happy and caring community
• Fabulous children eager to learn.
• Two-week half term in October
• A Healthy Work-Life Balance and a committed SLT

Progression opportunities:

• Subject Lead
• Phase Lead – Extended Leadership qualifications

Please visit Our Vacancies | Beyond Schools Trust for a full job description and application form. Completed application forms should be returned by the closing date to  mireland@phoenixprimary.com

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Melissa Ireland on 01634 829009 or via email mireland@phoenixprimary.com

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications

Safeguarding commitment

The Beyond School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all staff and students. Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS with children’s barred list and online check will be required for all successful applicants

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.