Teacher with EYFS Phase Leader Responsibility - Springfield Primary

EYFS teacher with EYFS PhaseLeader Responsibility.

Do you have a passion for teaching young learners?

Are you an experienced, inspirational early years practitionerlooking for a new challenge?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, community school and play a pivotal role in contributing to the improvement of teaching and learning and the learning environment in early years which is a school priority.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to work within our Early Years Reception class. The ideal candidate will be able to follow the EYFS framework to plan engaging and inclusive lessons to create learning experiences for young learners. Confidently assessing student progress, providing feedback, and recording observations is a very important part of the role to enable progress for pupils throughout the academic year. We hope the leader will create a stimulating learning environment that supports the development of each child and fosters a positive relationship with students, parents, and colleagues to promote a supportive learning community. As well as being an outstanding teacher, we are seeking an individual to join our leadership team, the Phase Leader will provide an oversight of all classes within the phase and take responsibility for the whole curriculum, standards and progress.

You will have a proven record of:

• providing excellent classroom provision resulting in high levels of pupil enjoyment and progress

• dedication to leading and promoting high quality teaching and learning

• identifying school improvement priorities and strategically planning for their development

• contribution to sustained school improvement

• leading by example, embedding excellent practice and being committed to meeting the learning needs of all children

• the ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets

• experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement

• experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners

• strong subject knowledge across the Early Years

You will be:

• an outstanding and experienced EYFS Teacher with strong, up to date knowledge of the new EYFS framework and curriculum

• a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.

• someone able to demonstrate the ability to mentor and coach teachers, and support staff, drawing on their extensive knowledge of EYFS pedagogy and curriculum planning

• someone who is committed to demonstrating the values of the school daily

• someone who is committed to SEND inclusive practice

• someone who will take a leading role in building effective partnerships with parents

• self-motivated, dynamic and has the ability to both challenge and support colleagues

We can offer you:

*Amazing children that demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning.

*A friendly, hardworking team of staff committed to raising standards.

*An opportunity to be part of a highly supporting strategic leadership team.

*Excellent coaching, CPD and opportunities for professional and career development.

*A welcoming and supportive Governing Body.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance and Overseas check, if applicable, is required for this role. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check.  If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’ 

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there. 

Online Search 

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. 

Please telephone the school and speak to Sue Ross or email sue.ross@springfield.sandwell.sch.uk to request an application pack or ask for further information.  Alternatively an application form and further information is available below. 

All completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by either post or email. 

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. 

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there. 

Closing date: Friday 26^th January 2024 at noon 

Shortlisting: Provisionally 30^th January 2024 

Interview Date: Provisionally Friday 9^th February 2024

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed prior to the submission of your application and can be arranged by contacting Sue Ross on 0121 5591333 or email for an application pack or further information  sue.ross@springfield.sandwell.sch.uk