Early Years Phase Lead

Summary of school

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an EYFS Phase Lead to join our outstanding team at Shoreditch Park Primary School. Located in the heart of Hackney, we are proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding provider of education. Our school has received national and international recognition for our high-quality education, including accolades such as the UNICEF Rights Respecting accreditation, Flagship status for Excellence for Inclusion (IQM), and a variety of other curriculum-linked awards. We are proud to be highly valued within our community, with our school remaining oversubscribed despite the local pupil roll challenges in London.

As part of our team, the successful candidate will take a leading role in managing and developing our exceptional Early Years team. We have a well-established nursery and two reception classes. The role will involve leading the ASPIRE approach, tailoring teaching to meet the diverse needs of our pupils, and maximising their potential for success.

Key information

• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing date: Application forms must be submitted via email to
• vacancies@shoreditchpark.hackney.sch.uk by Thursday 24th of April 2025, noon (We reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates prior to the closing date and references will be requested for shortlisted candidates).
• Salary: Competitive
• Tours: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 16.30, please contact vacancies@shoreditchpark.hackney.sch.uk to confirm your attendance.
• Interviews: 29th, 30th of April and 1st of May

Safeguarding, Anti-racism and equal opportunities

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre appointment vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance including an Enhanced DBS check. References will be sought and online searches will be carried out for all applicants invited to interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Anti-racism and equal opportunities

Hackney Council and the schools within our borough work to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working.

We actively welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds and underrepresented groups in primary settings.