Class Teacher and EYFS Phase Leader

Warren Mead Junior School, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1EJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 9:30am

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: GLF MPR/UPR (Fringe)

Class Teacher and EYFS Phase Leader job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring EYFS Phase Leader who shares our vision of high aspirations and academic excellence to join our friendly and welcoming team.

This is a great opportunity to lead and shape outstanding Early Years provision within a thriving school community. If you are a dedicated and passionate practitioner with a strong commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

We have a exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate EYFS Phase Leader to join our dynamic and high-achieving school community. The successful candidate will be a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning.

As an EYFS Phase Leader, you will be working in collaboration across Warren Mead Infant and Junior Partnership and Cuddington Croft Primary School. This includes joint planning, joint INSETs, and joint CPD, all designed to strengthen professional development and reduce workload.

What we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
  
• Proven track record as a good or outstanding teacher
  
• Experience in leading professional development and supporting improvements in teaching and learning
• Strong data analysis skills to inform planning and enhance outcomes
  
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and support staff
  
• A commitment to continuous professional development, staying up to date with curriculum and teaching advancements
  
• Resilience, motivation, and a team-focused approach, aligning with the school’s values and vision
  
• A passion for early years education, ensuring the best outcomes for every child

About Warren Mead Schools

Our school sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Warren Mead Infants and Warren Mead Juniors, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Danetree Primary School, Cuddington Croft Primary and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
  
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
  
• Flexible working options
  
• Generous holiday allowance
  
• Work life and family friendly policies
  
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
  
• Access to a staff benefits portal
  
• Community and collaboration working model
  

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: September 2026

Pay Scale: MPR/UPR (Fringe)

Contract Type: Permanent and Full-Time

Closing Date: Monday 9th March at 9.30am

Interview Date: Thursday 12th March 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Warren Mead Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 249 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Warren Mead Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/warren-mead-junior-school-banstead

Warren Mead caters for children aged 4-11 years of age with our own Nursery provision on site which caters for children from 3 years of age. Warren Mead has a highly passionate and dedicated team of staff who strive to provide the best education for all our children. We pride ourselves on;

having high aspirations of all our children,
growing considerate young people,
teaching children how to be resilient in the world in which we live,
giving the children plenty of opportunities to be proud of themselves and their peers
Warren Mead Infant and Junior School have historically been separate schools however in more recent years, we have embarked on an exciting new journey for the school where the leadership team lead the two schools as one, serving the same community. Although working out of two buildings, the schools now have a united vision, a joint set of values and a cohesive, progressive curriculum which starts in Nursery and progresses through to Year 6.
At Warren Mead, children experience an enriched learning journey that encourages them to grow as individuals through developing a love and thirst for learning. By creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, we enable all children to strive towards achieving their own aspirations, whilst encouraging learners to grow as resilient, considerate individuals that are proud of themselves everyday.

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