EYFS Leader (Nursery & Reception)

Wheatfield Primary School are looking for an experienced EYFS professional to join our SLT team as EYFS Leader to lead across our Early Years provision (Nursery and Reception).

Your opportunity 

Wheatfield Primary School has an opportunity for an EYFS Leader to lead our growing Early Years team, as we develop our new Nursery from Summer 2024. The successful candidate will teach within one of our EYFS classes whilst leading across the Nursery and Reception classes. We are looking for a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life. They will be innovative and creative in their teaching and be a strong team player.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a candidate who will be:

• An outstanding early years teacher with Nursery experience
• Committed to high standards of teaching and learning
• Excellent communication skills, with proven experience liaising with parents and carers
• Enthusiastic and committed to a strong belief in teamwork
• Able challenge and motivate children
• Committed to working with parents and the wider community
• Passionate about the children's learning, progression and welfare

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Wheatfield Primary School

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Wheatfield Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Windmill Primary School, Floreat Montague Park and Frogmore Junior School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

• As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer:

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish:

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: June 2024 or September 2024

Pay Scale: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date for applications: Applications considered on receipt

Interview date: To be confirmed - we will interview early for the ideal candidate

Preliminary calls are welcomed, please contact the School Office to arrange a telephone call with Chris Stephenson-Davis (Head of School).