EYFS Phase Lead

EYFS Phase Lead
Brent
£39,739 - £51,545 + TLR 2b £5,644
Permanent
September start

About The Role
• The role will start in September 2025.
• The working pattern for this role is full-time.
• Interviews will be held on w.c. Monday 28th April

We are looking for an experienced and passionate practitioner who will deliver high-quality, rigorous provision that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning that stays with children as they progress up through the school.
In this leadership role, you will oversee the quality of teaching in the phase through weekly coaching and co-planning. This will also include teaching in reception and leading the nursery team. You will ensure exceptional outcomes are achieved for pupils at the end of EYFS.
Our ideal candidate will:
• Have excellent understanding of both phase and general teaching pedagogy.
• Have experience or knowledge of early child development.
• Have sound knowledge of the legislation and guidelines of the EYFS.
• Have deep commitment to Ark's mission of providing an excellent education to every student, regardless of background.
• Have genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every student.
Key Responsibilities
• Work closely with the EYFS team to ensure that the Reception classes and Nursery class run smoothly
• Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential and in doing so meet their progress and attainment targets.
• Plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student's intellectual curiosity.
• Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families in order to ensure progress and outcomes.
• Manage behaviour positively and proactively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment enabling students to focus on learning.
• Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams.
• Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives.
• Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community.

Qualification Criteria
• Qualified to teach and work in the UK / relevant EYFS qualification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all students in a challenging classroom environment
• Experience or knowledge of early child development
• Sound knowledge of the legislation and guidelines of the EYFS
• Excellent understanding of both phase and general teaching pedagogy
• Knowledge of the national education system, the EYFS curriculum, and the changing face of assessment
• Effective and systematic behaviour management
• Be or demonstrate the potential to become an outstanding teacher
Benefits
• A friendly, collegiate working environment
• An exceptional, innovative and experienced staff team
• A broad and ambitious knowledge, vocabulary and culturally rich curriculum
• A school committed to the enjoyment, achievement and well-being of all
• An engaged and supportive wider community
• Unrivalled professional development opportunities

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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