Class Teacher and Interim EYFS Phase leader (Maternity cover)

Horsenden Primary School, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 0PB

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - One-Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £44,238 to £62,496
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS Inner London
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2B Inner London (£6,172)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an ambitious and talented Early Years teacher ready to take the next step into leadership?

At Horsenden Primary School, we are looking for an exceptional EYFS practitioner to lead our Early Years phase for a fixed-term maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong classroom teacher who is ready to develop their leadership skills within a supportive and experienced leadership team.

As EYFS Phase Leader, you will:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Early Years team
• Be accountable for the quality of education, provision and outcomes across Nursery and Reception
• Drive high-quality teaching, inclusive practice and strong pupil progress
• Use assessment effectively to identify priorities and improve outcomes
• Support and develop colleagues through coaching, collaboration and professional dialogue
• Work closely with senior leaders to contribute to whole-school improvement

This role offers a genuine opportunity to step into leadership with support, coaching and clear development pathways.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent EYFS practitioner with a proven impact on pupil outcomes
• Has the potential and ambition to lead and inspire others
• Has strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, assessment and child development
• Is committed to inclusion, high expectations and achieving the best for every child
• Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider community
• Is organised, reflective and motivated to develop their leadership skills
  

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and experienced leadership team committed to your development
• Coaching and mentoring to support your transition into leadership
• A collaborative staff team and strong professional culture
• Access to high-quality CPD through Ealing and wider networks
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement and develop your leadership furthe
  

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.

This post is not suitable for ECTs.

Commitment to safeguarding

Horsenden Primary is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and an enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description Interim EYFS leader TLR 2 March 2026.pdf - 281 KB (opens in new tab)

Guidance on completing Teaching Application Form.pdf - 70.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Teachers application form EYFS Leader April 2026.docx - 97 KB (opens in new tab)

Interim EYFS Leader Advert Horsenden 2026.pdf - 261 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification Interim EYFS leader TLR 2 April 2026 Final.pdf - 254 KB (opens in new tab)

About Horsenden Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 653 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Horsenden Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8422 5985
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/horsenden-primary-school

Horsenden Primary School is a large, three-form entry primary school in the London Borough of Ealing, with two Nursery and three Reception classes. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, high expectations and strong sense of community. Our Early Years provision is a key strength of the school. We are committed to providing a rich, engaging and nurturing environment where all children thrive and develop a love of learning from the very start.

We hold limitless aspirations for our pupils and we do this by holding the same aspirations for our staff. We believe in recruiting ambitious, inspirational staff and training them well to make a difference to our pupils. We value the development of staff as individuals and provide a wide range of opportunities through our robust in-house continuing professional development programme, which includes opportunities for professional reading, discussion and self-reflection. The professional development programme is complemented with a coaching-style feedback model, strong links with other local schools, and opportunities to access externally provided qualifications such as the NPQs. 

Arranging a visit to Horsenden Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk.

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