EYFS Phase Lead

We're seeking an inspiring EYFS Lead to drive excellence in early years education. This is a pivotal leadership role combining outstanding classroom practice with strategic responsibility for EYFS provision across the academy. Interviews will be done on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and implement a coherent, ambitious and inclusive EYFS curriculum aligned to Ark’s framework and statutory guidance

- Create a language-rich, stimulating learning environment that promotes curiosity, independence and purposeful play

- Promote strong outcomes across all areas of learning, including communication and language, early literacy and mathematics

- Line manage EYFS staff, including teachers and support staff, providing clear expectations, regular feedback and professional guidance

- Ensure statutory requirements, safeguarding expectations and health and safety standards are consistently met

Our ideal candidate will:

- Be qualified to degree level or above

- Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and right to work in the U.K.

- Have demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all students in a challenging classroom environment

- Have knowledge of the national primary education system, the primary curriculum, particularly the English and maths programme

- Proven experience of high-impact teaching and learning in EYFS

- Strong understanding of child development, early language acquisition and play-based pedagogy

- Experience embedding strong routines, behaviour expectations and positive learning culture