EYFS Leader

Teaching Vacancies; Greenford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Greenford is seeking a qualified teacher with at least three years of EYFS experience. The role requires a commitment to safeguarding, effective leadership skills, and the ability to develop high-quality teaching strategies. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive workplace that promotes professional development and prioritizes staff well-being, with additional perks including a competitive salary and excellent resources.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive employee assistance programme

Free parking on site

Cycle to work scheme

Inner London Salary and Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of effective teaching experience in EYFS.
• Recent leadership experience, including leading a subject.
• In-depth understanding of the primary curriculum and child development.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate colleagues and pupils.
• Develop effective professional development for staff.
• Manage a team to achieve agreed goals.

Skills

High quality teaching strategies

Effective communication

Team management

Data analysis

Conflict resolution

Education

Good degree level qualification

Qualified teacher status for the UK

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications

• Qualified to good degree level.
• Qualified to teach and work in the UK.

Experience

• A minimum of three years teaching effectively in EYFS, within a primary school setting.
• Recent leadership experience, including leading a subject.
• Proven record of supporting children in achieving outstanding results.

Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of the primary curriculum and child development.
• A clear understanding of the essential qualities necessary for improving the quality of learning and teaching.
• An understanding of how to best develop independence in learning.
• Experience of the assessment process and reporting procedures for the end of EYFS.

Skills

• Demonstrate consistently high quality teaching strategies.
• Support and motivate both colleagues and pupils by leading through example.
• Communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences (verbal, written, using ICT, as appropriate).
• Manage a team to successfully achieve agreed goals.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Develop and deliver effective professional development for staff, as appropriate.
• Be an effective team player, who works collaboratively and effectively with others.
• Analyse data to evaluate this TLR area for the performance and achievement of pupil groups, pupil progress and be able to plan appropriate course(s) of action for improvement.
• Contribute effectively to the work of the Head Teacher and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Deal successfully with situations that may include difficult situations and conflict resolution.

Commitment

• Demonstrate a commitment to:
  • Self-improvement.
  • Promoting the school’s vision and ethos.
  • High quality, stimulating learning environments.
  • Relating positively to and showing respect for all members of the school and wider community.
  • Safeguarding and child protection.

What the school offers its staff

What makes our school a special place to work and thrive:

• An expertly planned curriculum with high quality resources and materials for teachers
• Excellent CPD opportunities for all staff at all levels of their careers
• An extensive support team of highly skilled experienced professionals, including a nationally recognised therapeutic support service championed by the Princess of Wales
• Supportive employee assistance programme for all
• A diverse, multicultural, and stable staff team
• PPA for all teaching staff exceeds the national expectations
• Inner London Salary and Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff wellbeing and workload balance is fundamental to our approach
• Well resourced facilities including free parking on site and cycle to work scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk. In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.