Early Years Foundation Stage Lead

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is looking to recruit an Early Years Foundation Stage Leader. The suitable candidate will have substantial Early Years experience and in-depth knowledge of the Early Years curriculum. They will be an active member of the leadership team and effectively lead Early Years on a day-to-day basis and school development priorities, whilst supporting other Phase Leaders.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Curriculum and child development
• Substantial experience of teaching Early Years children
• Has excellent knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum and can lead effective transition for all pupils between key stages
• Has the ability to lead staff and provide professional guidance in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with Early Years children
• The ability to manage a team on a daily basis
• Is able to lead a core curriculum subject
• Work effectively with parents, SLT, Governors to achieve excellence, ensuring that all statutory requirements be met to bring about high standards for all pupils
• A high level of commitment to aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils
• The ability to demonstrate and model excellent teaching and learning
• Have experience of leading, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others including support staff
• Supportive of the Catholic ethos and the care the school provides

What the school offers its staff:

• A warm and welcoming school, parish and wider community
• Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
• A commitment to your continuing professional development
• A well‑resourced and engaging learning environment
• An experienced and talented staff team, with a supportive Governing Body, Trust team and wider School / Church community

Commitment to safeguarding:

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.