Early Years Foundation Stage Leader

Children are at the heart of what we do at Weeke Primary School. We are a popular, happy and vibrant school where children achieve well. Our children enjoy a rich and diverse range of experiences in a nurturing and respectful atmosphere.

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly effective Early Years Foundation Stage Leader to join our very successful team. This post provides an excellent opportunity to make a real contribution to school improvement through the re-development of our Early Years unit, including the outdoor classroom. This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark by working with the leadership team to develop an outstanding EYFS provision.

The successful candidate will be creative and forward thinking with a talent for effective practice and a passion for working within the Early Years.

The role has dedicated leadership time and you will be a member of the school's Leadership Team.

We are looking for an EYFS leader who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner who can successfully lead learning and teaching, with a track record of raising attainment for all pupil groups
• Has ambitious, innovative and inspirational leadership qualities
• Can plan strategically and build upon existing good practice
• Can deliver a creative curriculum with a range of challenging and inspiring learning experiences

At Weeke you will:

• Work with outstanding, happy, confident children who love learning and are keen to succeed
• Be a member of an experienced, focused and aspirational leadership team
• Work with supportive, hardworking and dedicated parents, staff and governors who care passionately about the school and the community
• Benefit from dedicated leadership time and a strong commitment to your professional development

Closing Date: Monday 23rd May 2016
Interview Date(s): Thursday 26th May 2016

Contact e-mail address: nicki.aiken@weeke.hants.sch.uk

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.  Please contact Nicki Aiken on 01962 882710 or email nicki.aiken@weeke.hants.sch.uk to arrange a visit and for an application pack.

Weeke Primary School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.