Rooms Leader and Deputy EYFS Coordinator

The post-holder will be expected to manage their own performance and development within the EYFS and one phase of the school, encouraging all staff in the same areas to do the same by sharing a commitment to improvement.  

The post-holder will be expected to provide professional leadership and management of the EYFS and one phase of the school.  

The post-holder will be required to exercise their professional skills and judgement to carry out the professional duties set out below in a collaborative manner.

KEY DELIVERABLES  

Making an impact on the educational progress of pupils beyond those directly assigned  

• Encourage pupils’ motivation and enthusiasm, securing positive attitudes to learning and high standards of behaviour in the EYFS and across one phase. 

• Monitor, evaluate and review pupils’ progress, achievement and attainment across the EYFS and one phase and ensure appropriate action plans are in place where issues are identified. 

• Monitor, evaluate and review the quality of learning and teaching in the EYFS and across one phase in accordance with school policy. 

• Challenge underperformance of learning and teaching in the EYFS and across one phase by promoting a high challenge high support culture. 

• Support curriculum leaders in the development and implementation of curricular and cross curricular initiatives. 

• Support teachers, support staff to promote inclusive teaching methods. 

• Support the pastoral care of pupils in the phase. 

• In conjunction with the educational visits curriculum leader, oversee the organisation of educational visits and curriculum enrichment activities within the phase. 

• Liaise closely with other Phase Leaders to ensure continuity and progression across the phases.   

Leading, Developing and Enhancing the teaching practice of others  

• Have a detailed professional knowledge of the EYFS including an understanding of the knowledge, progression of early childhood development. 

• Be accountable for the work of teachers and support staff in the EYFS and those assigned to the phase. 

• Monitor, evaluate and review the quality of learning and teaching in the EYFS and across one phase and share judgments with teaching and support staff as appropriate. 

• Develop and improve EYFS subject knowledge and pedagogy. 

• Ensure the promotion of methods that enable all pupils to learn effectively, including Home Learning. 

• Enable colleagues to challenge and inspire pupils, expecting the most of them, so as to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and the curriculum within the phase. 

• Take responsibility for the induction of new staff in the phase. 

• Identify key professional development needs and ensure that these needs are addressed through the provision of high quality coaching and mentoring. 

• Contribute to continuing professional development (CPD) activities with particular reference to phase/ EYFS issues. 

• Disseminate examples of ‘good practice’ in learning and teaching, effective planning and provision across the EYFS and the phase.  

Deputy EYFS Coordinator Role 

• Support the Head of EYFS in all matters relating to Treetops, our EYFS provision, ensuring the provision complies with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework and all other statutory regulations such as Health and Safety Law and Employment Law. 

• Deputise for the Head of EYFS in their absence. When deputising, the Deputy EYFS Coordinator must execute the responsibilities of the Head of EYFS according to all lawful and ethical standards. 

• Responsible for arranging staff absence cover to ensure EYFS ratios are adhered to at all times. 

• Act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for EYFS to promote the safeguarding and welfare of children. 

• Work as part of the Staff Team and liaise between the Staff and the Head of EYFS. 

• Support the Head of the EYFS in carrying out staff supervision and performance management for all Early Years staff.

WELFARE OF CHILDREN  

Duncombe School is committed to safeguarding and prompting the welfare of children and applications must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the job, including checks with past employers, and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.  The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times.  If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Child Protection Officer/Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head or indeed to the Regional CEO so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third party services.