Assistant Headteacher for EYFS
Elmhurst School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2DB27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2025
Closing date
10 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £49,781.00 - £57,831.00 Annually (FTE)
Assistant Headteacher for EYFS job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic leader who has a passion for EYFS and understands its importance in setting children up as lifelong, inquisitive and curious learners.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an existing senior leader or an aspiring or experienced middle leader to shape the future of our pupils and lead a dedicated team of staff. The Assistant Headteacher for EYFS is responsible for Early Years Foundation Stage and Early Years Foundation Stage SEND
Our EYFS is a large setting, catering for 15x Two-Year-Olds, 52x Three and Four 4-Year-Olds and 60x Reception children. We are a hygge-inspired setting with an open-ended curiosity approach to our learning. We believe in allowing children to develop their imagination, are led by their play in provision and encourage them to think outside of the box. We make the most of our wonderful outdoor environments and the children enjoy weekly ‘Awe and Wonder’ Walks.
Are you able to?
- Make a significant difference, build positive relationships and have an impact on pupils, parents and staff.
- Further develop the provision and opportunities for pupils in EYFS.
- Be a role model within your own classroom, have a growth mindset and lead from the front.
- Inspire others to take risks and try something new.
- Work as a role model within the school and potentially support other schools within the MAT.
- Lead training opportunities in our newly developed Innovation Centre.
- Be an effective team player.
A huge investment is being made in developing provision here at Elmhurst. We are well-resourced with reliable technology, a super team of staff and we provide ongoing, high-quality and relevant continuous professional development.
If you would you like to join us on our exciting journey to further develop EYFS within the school and be a part of our amazing team then please do get in touch and come and visit us. We would be delighted to hear from you.
Visits to the school to meet one of our Co-Headteachers, Rachel Lee or Kirsty Needham, and see the school in action are warmly encouraged and highly-recommended.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.
Please note that applications may be considered on arrival and earlier interview dates offered. Please submit your applications early to avoid disappointment.
Our GLT motto is ‘Inspiring Excellence | Inspiring Futures’, which reflects the determination of the Trust to expect great things for all our children, whatever their prior attainment.
Websites: http://www.elmhurstschool.org and http://www.greatlearnerstrust.co.uk/
Instagram: www.instagram/hyggejourneyelmhurst
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Elmhurst School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 486 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Elmhurst School website (opens in new tab)
We are proud to serve a community of approximately 480 pupils in the heart of Aylesbury as an inclusive, diverse, two-form entry primary school, which includes funded spaces for both two-year-olds and Nursery children. Our children enjoy well-maintained, spacious grounds with lots for outdoor learning in addition to well-equipped classrooms, which are regularly invested in.
Our three core values of Aspire, Create and Think thread through all aspects of school life. Our school culture is rooted in high expectations and centred around positive relationships with children as we strongly believe that this is fundamental in ensuring they feel safe, valued as individuals and confident to use their voice. Our pastoral offer for our pupils and their families is extensive; we know that positive partnership are vitally important to ensure the success of all of our pupils and therefore we work closely with parents as the first educator to achieve this.
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