Contract Type: Full Time (part time will be considered), Part Time
Start Date: January 2027
Education Setting: Primary School
Job Category: Nursery/EYFS Staff
Location: London
Contract Type: Part Time (0.7+ FTE), with potential for leadership responsibility
Responsible to: Headteacher / Senior Leadership Team
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
- Plan and teach engaging, well-structured lessons in line with the EYFS framework, school curriculum and schemes of work
- Create a stimulating, safe and nurturing Early Years environment that supports learning through play, exploration and structured teaching
- Assess, monitor, record and report on children’s development and progress using appropriate EYFS assessment strategies
- Adapt provision and teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, including SEND and EAL
- Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge all learners
- Promote strong progress and outcomes for all children from their starting points
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of early childhood development and effective EYFS pedagogy
Early Years Leadership (where applicable)
- Lead and oversee the EYFS provision, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across the phase
- Develop and implement an inspiring, cohesive EYFS curriculum aligned with statutory requirements and school ethos
- Monitor standards within the Early Years through observations, learning walks, planning scrutiny and assessment analysis
- Support and develop EYFS staff through coaching, modelling best practice and providing feedback
- Ensure consistency in assessment, planning and learning environments across the EYFS
- Keep up to date with national EYFS developments and implement best practice
- Lead on transition procedures into and out of EYFS
Whole-School Organisation, Strategy and Development
- Contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity and progression
- Contribute to whole-school priorities and development planning
- Provide cover where required in unforeseen circumstances
- Ensure EYFS provision reflects and supports the school’s Orthodox Jewish ethos
Health, Safety and Safeguarding
- Promote the safety, wellbeing and welfare of all children
- Maintain a safe, well-organised and engaging learning environment
- Follow safeguarding procedures and act on any concerns promptly
- Ensure effective behaviour management in line with school policy
Professional Development
- Engage in appraisal processes and target-setting
- Take responsibility for own professional growth, particularly in Early Years practice and leadership
- Attend relevant training and disseminate key learning to the EYFS team
Communication
- Build strong relationships with parents and carers, recognising their role as partners in learning
- Communicate effectively about pupil progress, wellbeing and development
- Liaise with external agencies where appropriate
Personal and Professional Conduct
- Uphold high standards of professionalism, ethics and behaviour at all times
- Support and promote the school’s Orthodox Jewish ethos and values
- Maintain confidentiality and act with integrity
- Ensure high levels of attendance and punctuality
- Adhere to statutory frameworks and professional responsibilities
The postholder will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, in line with school policies and the staff code of conduct.
This job description is indicative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role and is not exhaustive.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Criteria | Qualities
Qualifications and Training
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Early Years specialism or significant EYFS experience
- Evidence of relevant professional development
- Leadership or middle leadership training (desirable)
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS Framework and child development
- Proven record of excellent EYFS classroom practice
- Understanding of how young children learn through play and structured teaching
- Ability to plan high-quality provision indoors and outdoors
- Secure knowledge of assessment in EYFS
- Experience of leading, mentoring or supporting staff (for leadership responsibility)
- Knowledge of safeguarding requirements
- Strong behaviour management strategies appropriate for Early Years
- Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate staff and pupils
- Good IT skills, including use of assessment and safeguarding systems
Personal Qualities
- Passion for Early Years education and commitment to excellence
- High expectations for all pupils
- Warm, nurturing and patient approach
- Commitment to the school’s Orthodox Jewish ethos
- Integrity, honesty and professionalism
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding
- Commitment to equality and inclusion
Notes
This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.
Shalom Noam Primary School
East Road
Burnt Oak
https://shalomnoam.org
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Early Years Teacher/Phase Lead employer: Pajes
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