EYFS Class Teacher and Phase Lead

Knowledge Schools Trust is seeking an EYFS Class Teacher and Phase Lead to join the team of its two primary schools located in Hammersmith. The schools comprise of the West London Free School Primary and Earl’s Court Free School Primary. Both schools have been graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in the last seven years.  

Our aim is to educate children from a variety of backgrounds and give them the knowledge, skills and confidence to flourish in an academic primary school and beyond. Our core belief is that every child is entitled to a classical liberal education, regardless of background or ability, and we follow the Primary Knowledge Curriculum based on the research of Professor ED Hirsch. 

Role Summary 

To provide a learning environment that enables all children to access the curriculum and learn to the best of their ability. To carry out the duties of a school teacher as set out in Teachers' Standards.

To teach our exciting and challenging curriculum, teaching consistently outstanding lessons, and promoting exceptional levels of academic development, attainment and wellbeing for all pupils. 

To support, hold accountable, develop and lead the phase team in order to secure high quality teaching, the effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in EYFS. 

In addition to the duties of an EYFS Teacher, to be responsible for providing professional leadership and management of the EYFS curriculum and staff team to secure high quality teaching and improved standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.  

To be a member of the Middle Leadership Team and make a significant contribution to the strategic development and direction of the school. 

You will need to demonstrate: 

• The ability to work as part of a team as well as to lead. 
• The ability to inspire, enthuse and motivate others, leading by example. 
• The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide range of people including children, staff, parents, governors and external agencies. 
• The ability to sustain a demanding workload, meet deadlines and promote an effective school. 
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills. 
• The ability to be positive, creative, energetic and enthusiastic. 
• The ability to maintain effective discipline in a positive context and to promote well-ordered and self-disciplined behaviour throughout the school. 
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. 
• The ability to lead and manage change effectively. 

The role includes: 

• Data Management. 
• Day-to-day management of all EYFS classes (staff, children and parents where required). 
• Weekly Phase Meetings. 
• Organise and deliver assemblies. 
• Carry out monitoring and ensure it has an impact. 
• Representing your Phase at Middle Leadership Team meetings. 

We will offer you: 

• A unique opportunity to take up a teaching role in a new and growing group of innovative schools 
• The potential for upward career movement 
• A supportive working environment within an established multi-academy trust 
• An opportunity to help develop and pioneer an exciting new curriculum 
• Access to a network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from. 

Recruitment Process 

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school website to learn more about the school. 

Closing date: Midday on Monday 17th April 2023 

Candidate interviews will take place by invitation and will be held on site from Thursday 20th April 2023