Early Years Foundation Stage Leader

Hampton Lakes Primary School

Hampton East, Peterborough

Hampton Lakes is a new 4 – 11 primary free school which opened in September 2019 to an initial intake of 26 children in reception.  From 2020 the school’s PAN will rise to 60 and will grow into a two form entry primary school, with 420 children. Hampton Lakes is part of the Hampton Academies Trust who also run the highly successful and popular Hampton College and Hampton Gardens schools. 

Required September 2020

Early Years Foundation Stage Leader

TLR 2a £2,796 per annum

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and driven teacher who is passionate about Early Years to join the Hampton Lakes team in September when we move into our new brand new school building. Working with the Head of School you will play an instrumental role in building and developing our Early Years Foundation Stage, implanting and embedding the EYFS vision, working with drive and enthusiasm to secure long-term success of the school. 

You will lead the EYFS team, modelling effective methodology and practice and will inspire the team to ensure high quality education for all. We are looking for a resilient and motivated individual who has a deep rooted appreciation of childhood, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of the primary curriculum and a strong desire to nurture children as they grow into independent, highly motivated learners. You will be a reflective leader, displaying professionalism and commitment to all areas of school life.

To further develop and build the Trust’s focus on good quality and inclusive education, we are excited to be able to offer a high quality nursery provision on the Hampton Lakes school site for 3 and 4 year olds. It is anticipated that that the nursery will be in a position to open in 2021. This presents a unique opportunity for the EYFS Leader who will coordinate this provision and play pivotal role in the planning and development of the nursery alongside the Head of School.

For further details and to download a recruitment pack and an application form please visit the Hampton Academies Trust website: http://www.hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk/jobs/

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 20 January 2020

Interviews will be held week commencing 27 January 2020

To apply please return your completed application form, together with a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining how you meet the Person Specification by the closing date outlined above. CVs are not accepted and should not be included with your application.

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).