Early Years Phase Leader in Wolverhampton

Overview

Goldthorn Park Primary School, Required to start 13 April 2026 or sooner if possible. We are looking for an experienced Class Teacher to join our team at Goldthorn Park Primary School to lead the Early Years Foundation Stage. The role will have a full-time class responsibility. You will need to have previous subject or phase leader experience and be driven to improve learning and raise standards across the phase. You should be a committed teacher who has high expectations and believes that all children can and deserve to succeed.

Responsibilities

• be an excellent, fully qualified teacher with an understanding of how to achieve high standards
• demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• believe that every child will succeed
• work effectively as part of the teams within school and across our Trust
• be driven to have high expectations of yourself and others
• have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills

Benefits

• a lively, enthusiastic and supportive team of colleagues
• an energetic mix of pupils who are very proud of their schools
• excellent CPD alongside opportunities for career progression across the Trust

About the Trust & Safeguarding

Elston Hall Learning Trust is dedicated to achieving the highest standards in education, striving for excellence in all areas of learning and ensuring that both pupils and staff are supported to reach their full potential. We invest in the professional growth of our people and offer various opportunities for professional development to help you continuously improve and advance in your career.

You will be part of a supportive community where teamwork and shared goals are highly valued. Our Trust fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for everyone.

Our commitment to the wellbeing and safeguarding of our young people is paramount. Elston Hall Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check along with other relevant employment checks including at least two satisfactory references, prohibition check for teaching staff, right to work in the UK and qualifications.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration form prior to interview and online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted applicants prior to interview where possible. If you would prefer us to not to do this, please indicate this and the reasons on your application form.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

You must be aware of and adhere to the Trust\’s and school\’s policies and procedures in connection with Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Further information can be found on our Trust website www.elstonhallmat.co.uk including our Child Protection and Safeguarding policies, the reference form we use to obtain references, and our policy on the recruitment of ex-Offenders.

Selection process

Observations: Thursday 5 and Friday 6 February, 2026. Interviews: Tuesday 10 February, 2026.

To apply, visit https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/jobs-in-schools/Early-Years-Phase-Leader-Goldthorn-Park-Primary-Schl