EYFS Leader (Jan 2020)

Head of Early Years – Cumnor House

Jan 2020 - Start

Cumnor House School for Girls and Boys is a group of independent educational establishments in the heart of Surrey, for children aged from 2 up to 13 years. The Cumnor journey starts in our Nursery, co-ed sites located in South Croydon and Purley for children aged 2 to 4 years old.  At reception age (4+) children move into one of our two single-sex Preparatory Schools, Cumnor House School for Boys, in South Croydon (for boys aged 4 to 13), or Cumnor House School for Girls in Purley (for girls aged 4 to 11).

The Cognita education of excellent academics, character and global is key to the school’s philosophy as we support children and families with the rigorous preparation for the 11+ journey before the transition to leading senior schools

In this role you will provide leadership and management of both the Cumnor House Nursery sites and Boys Reception Classes securing high quality teaching within the Early Year’s curriculum for the school. This role will monitor in conjunction with the Headteacher the effectiveness of the Early Years Foundation Stage and identify both staff and curriculum development needs with the Nursery and Reception.

We welcome applications from qualified, experienced teachers looking for a vibrant, challenging and rewarding teaching experience. We are looking for and will evaluate five key areas:

• High quality teaching practice

• Contribution to teaching and learning, and EYFS curriculum development

• Relationships with pupils, staff and parents

• Thorough understanding of the EYFS regulatory framework

• Contribution to the whole school