Job Description

EARLY YEARS PHASE LEADER AND CLASS TEACHER

Position Type: EYFS Phase Leader

Pay Range:Main pay scale + TLR 2a.

Position Start Date:Summer term - 13th April 2026 or earlier if available Contract Type:Full-time

Contract Term:Permanent

We are looking for a good/outstanding classroom practitioner with experience of teaching EYFS in a school, who may already have some leadership experience, or someone who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will be someone who is highly driven and motivated, has an eye for detail, and can work flexibly and creatively. We are seeking an inspirational Early Years Leader who is passionate about young children's education and has high expectation for all pupils.

We are a 'Good' 2 form entry primary school with outstanding provision in the Early Years.

About the role

As a member of the School's Extended Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the quality of teaching and learning across EYFS. An excellent grasp of leading phonics will be an advantage. A large part of the Phase Leader role will include coaching and mentoring staff within the phase to ensure that teaching and learning is at least good or outstanding.

The post will be a class-based role with non-contact time, in addition to PPA, provided to allow leadership responsibilities to be fulfilled. Ultimately, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Early Years phase.

The successful candidate will have:

· The motivation to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence

· Excellent inter-personal and leadership skills as well as the ability to inspire and challenge colleagues

· Proven experience as an effective good and outstanding classroom teacher

· Experience of working with EYFS/reception aged children in a school setting

· Have the ability to lead aspects of school improvement and ensure that all children are given opportunities to excel

· Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour

In return we can offer:

• A great working environment with lovely, friendly children who enjoy coming to school;

• A well planned, exciting, creative curriculum;

• A great team of hard-working, dedicated and supportive staff and governors;

• A school that is committed to high expectations for all;

• A well-resourced school with great facilities

• A fantastic outside area

• A firm commitment to you and your professional development

· Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and Governors

· Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference

If you have the desire and drive to ensure children achieve their best, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We strongly advise a visit to the school is made prior to application. Please call Nicky Haslam-Davis, Headteacher on 01375 672138 to arrange a visit or request an informal chat.

Please take care to complete the application in full as any incomplete applications will not be considered. CVs cannot be accepted. The closing date will be earlier if a suitable candidate is found so we recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Giffards Primary School is committed to the protection and safety of all pupils and adheres to the Safer Recruitment guidelines. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS criminal record check. This is a public facing role and the successful candidate must speak fluent English

Closing date: Monday 23rd February. Interview Date: ASAP after closing or earlier for the right candidate

Information about the School

Giffards has been a primary school since 2005, with the amalgamation of the previous Infant and Junior schools. We currently have 14 classes with 405 pupils. We are a welcoming, friendly and inclusive primary academy, where we nurture and celebrate the achievements of all of our children. We have a large, experienced team of teachers and LSAs as well as specialist Music and PE staff. This has created a large school. We have invested heavily in ICT; all our classrooms have interactive screens as does our music room. We have an ICT suite with 30 computers plus interactive screen and also every child has access to their own chrome book as well as a set of headphones. All teaching staff have their own laptops which are used for planning and centralisation of information and resources.

Giffards Primary School continues to be a good school. The pupils at Giffards Primary School are walking, talking examples of the school’s values, particularly being caring and respectful. They build warm, supportive relationships with staff - Ofsted March 2022