Early Years Lead
William Patten Primary School, London, N16 0NXThis job expired on 12 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Closing date
12 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
24 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- UPS/MPS plus TLR (Inner London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are actively seeking an outstanding EYFS Teacher who has experience of leading the EYFS phase or has successfully led a core subject. Are you passionate about EYFS education and possess excellent leadership skills? Do you have the drive to lead and shape our EYFS provision and have a firm understanding of the EYFS framework and child development?
What we are looking for:
- A qualified EYFS Teacher with UK QTS and a track record of delivering high-quality early years education.
- Be a proven, strong EYFS teacher who has a clear understanding of high-quality teaching, learning, curriculum and curriculum design.
- Experience of leading EYFS, or experience of leading and enhancing learning in a core subject or phase.
- A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development and the pivotal role this phase has in children’s overall development.
- A proactive and inspiring leader who can support and develop the EYFS team.
- A commitment to creating a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
- A commitment to developing an engaging and exciting curriculum, providing children with practical learning experiences set within a very strong learning environment.
- Experience of teaching RWI in EYFS.
- Ability to work collaboratively with parents, including presentations.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A school where EYFS is put at the forefront of our philosophy, as we know that getting it right in EYFS is such an important predictor of future academic and social attainment.
- Opportunity to be part of a friendly and creative staff team.
- PPA with your parallel teacher to allow for collaborative planning and reflection.
- Inclusive and happy school environment.
- Personalised induction process.
- Support from a strong and experienced leadership team.
- High expectations of all children and staff across the school.
- Calm and productive classrooms with excellent learning behaviours.
- Inquisitive, creative, kind and happy children who love coming to school.
- Beautiful playgrounds, lots of trees and a new outdoor classroom space.
- Ambitious and exciting curriculum with regular visitors, trips and opportunities.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing team supporting the whole school community.
- Active and supportive parents and Governors.
- Regular CPD opportunities.
Further information about the job
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 12th May 2025
Shortlisted candidates notified: Wednesday 14th May
Interview dates: Monday 19th May
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We believe equality is about ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities, and no-one is treated differently or discriminated against because of their personal characteristics. We recognise, respect and value difference and understand that diversity is a strength. We take account of differences and strive to remove barriers and disadvantages which people may face, in relation to disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief or faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We believe that diversity is a strength, which should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit here.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre appointment vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance including an Enhanced DBS check. References will be sought and online searches will be carried out for all applicants invited to interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About William Patten Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 434 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@williampatten.hackney.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02072544014
Our School
William Patten is a friendly, nurturing and welcoming two-form entry school situated in the heart of Stoke Newington. We have a diverse and supportive school community with fabulous children, a committed staff team and engaged parents.
Please take a look at our website www.williampatten.hackney.sch.uk to get a sense of who we are, and to see if we are the school for you.
Visiting our School
If you are interested in applying for this post, we would love to show you around and answer any questions.
Visits can be arranged by emailing recruitment@williampatten.hackney.sch.uk to arrange a tour with a member of the SLT.
Applying for the Job
Please download the application forms, and once completed send to recruitment@williampatten.hackney.sch.uk
Anti-racism and Equal Opportunities
Hackney Council and the schools within our borough work to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.
Arranging a visit to William Patten Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@williampatten.hackney.sch.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in London