Reception EYFS Leader

Harold Wood Primary School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Reception / EYFS Leader to join our caring and ambitious primary school in Havering. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, forward‑looking and motivated practitioner who is committed to giving every child the very best start to their learning journey. The successful candidate will lead our Reception year group with creativity, warmth and high expectations, ensuring that children continue to make great progress while staff embrace new ideas and innovative practice.

What we are looking for:

• Inspirational and reflective EYFS practitioner with a strong understanding of child development and the EYFS framework
• Creative, enthusiastic and forward thinking, with the confidence to explore and embed new approaches to learning
• A proven ability to lead and motivate a team, ensuring consistent, high‑quality provision across the Reception year
• Committed to high standards, inclusion and pupil wellbeing, placing children at the heart of everything they do
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues

What we offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Children who are curious, enthusiastic and eager to learn
• A leadership team committed to professional development and staff wellbeing
• Opportunities, training and encouragement to shape and further develop our EYFS provision
• A day out of class each week for PPA and leadership time
• An inclusive approach to education
• A school where children’s behaviour is impeccable – Ofsted 2024
• A school set in beautiful grounds which is convenient to commute to (just off the A12, A127 and close to Harold Wood Station)

Safeguarding:

Harold Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of young children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and social media checks. The successful candidates are subject to an enhanced DBS and be required to complete the Disqualification by Association declaration form. Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities:

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.