Early Years Foundation Stage Leader
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 0BP40 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR1-UPR3
Additional allowances
TLR2 min
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are a church of England primary school in the heart of Lydiate. Our most recent OFSTED inspection was in June 2024, and all areas of the school were judged “Outstanding”.
Our school is built on a Christian foundation, and we put God at the centre of everything we do, equipping children with Christian values to prepare them for their lives. In fact our mission statement is based on the bible:
“Come, follow me and live your lives the way that god wants you to.”
Our aim is to develop both the character of our children and their academic understanding. We have high expectations of every child, and know that their potential is infinite.
This is supported by our six core values, one of which represents our focus each half term:
- Compassion
- Thankfulness
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Peace
- Forgiveness
What the school offers its staff
Every individual plays a vital part in the life of the school, and our staff relish the impact that they can have. By joining us you will be part of a friendly and passionate team, whose opinions matter.
Working together with our amazing team you will deliver a broad and exciting curriculum, whilst sharing a zest for life and learning.
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic and visionary individual to lead our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as an EYFS Lead with Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR). Our EYFS has recently expanded with the successful launch of our 3 and 4-year-old nursery in 2022, and we are now looking to develop a dedicated room for 2-year-olds. We seek a leader who is outward-looking, with high standards and expectations, to drive our EYFS forward. Our commitment to excellence was recently recognised with an outstanding rating in all areas in June 2024. Join us in shaping the future of our youngest learners!
As our Early Years Lead (with TLR), the postholder will join our ambitious Senior Leadership Team. This is an ideal position for anyone who is looking to take a step into senior leadership.
Our mission statement, ‘Jesus said, ‘Come follow me and live your life the way God wants you to.’ is at the heart of our school. This drives us to be the very best we can be, which inspires our school vision of excellence in everything we do. The successful candidate will act as a positive role model to others in the way they live out their Christian faith and values.
If you are somebody with an established reputation for raising standards, coupled with relentless drive and innovation, then we want to hear from you. Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed and can be arranged by contacting our school office. If you wish to discuss the post or find out more about the school, then please contact the school to speak to Mr. Ward. We hope you find this information pack useful.
Commitment to safeguarding
Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to a.mcgurk@ldst.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 236 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- a.mcgurk@ldst.org.uk
- Phone number
- 07738713443
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Outstanding Christian Primary School.
We are a very successful, happy primary school built on Christian beliefs and values. Our mission statement of, Jesus said, ‘Come, follow me, live your life the way God wants you to’ is at the heart of everything we do and reminds to always strive towards being the very best version of ourselves.
Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust (LDST) is a rapidly growing multi-academy trust at the next crucial stage of its development. It was established in 2017 by the Diocese of Liverpool to provide its schools with a Multi Academy Trust that has the vision and values of the Church of England at its heart. All of our primary schools are rated at least Good by OFSTED.
Arranging a visit to St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.mcgurk@ldst.org.uk.
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