Early Years Phase Leader
Bowhill Primary School, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1JTThis job expired on 21 May 2021
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
21 May 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 May 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2
Additional allowances
TLR 2 (to lead a team of 5 EYFS/Year 1 classes)
Early Years Phase Leader job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a newly structured leadership team at Bowhill Primary School as the Early Years Phase Leader, leading 5 mixed EYFS/Year 1 classes as part of the next stage of the school’s development.
The Governors of Bowhill Primary School in conjunction with the Exeter Learning Academy Trust are seeking to permanently appoint an outstanding Early Years practitioner with excellent communication skills, high aspirations and the desire to make a real difference for the outcomes of children at this most crucial stage in their development.
You will work with the school’s leadership team to ensure all children are receiving the best possible education. You will have experience of leading a team within your current role and have a background of implementing school improvement.
This is a permanent post and an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher with the drive and enthusiasm to play a crucial role in helping to raise, still further, the standards of achievement at Bowhill Primary. The role is class based with dedicated leadership release time to ensure initiatives and school improvements can be thoroughly embedded.
Our new phase leader needs to be:
• an inspirational, creative and innovative leader
• able to articulate a clear vision, with high expectations of children’s learning and behaviour
• an exemplary teacher, who is passionate about education and committed to their classroom practice
• an excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and professionalism
• able to effectively monitor teaching and learning to support colleagues to drive sustained improvement
• able to model and promote the highest expectations of teaching and learning
• determined to strive for excellence in all aspects of school life
• able to recognise and build on the strengths of others
In return we can offer:
• children who are keen to learn, look after each other and are proud of their school
• a supportive, dedicated and ambitious staff team, who are passionate about providing our children with the best learning opportunities
• the opportunity to be a member of an aspirational and forward-looking leadership team
• professional development opportunities to enhance career aspirations
• be part of an incremental coaching approach to school improvement
Full details of the job description, personal specification and application form can be found on the Exeter Learning Academy Trust website www.exeterlearningacademytrust.co.uk or via the school’s website. For an informal discussion, please contact Mrs Jo Dentith, Headteacher (01392 206585)
To apply please complete an academy trust application form and send to
hwhaites@elatschools.com
Or post your application to Mrs H Whaites, HR Manager, Bowhill Primary School, Buddle Lane, Exeter, EX4 1JT
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a visit and to find out further details.
Closing date: Noon on Friday 21st May 2021
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 26th May 2021
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all candidates are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and a Disqualification by Association check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Exeter Learning Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage you to read our Safeguarding Policy before applying. We will ask for references and conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.
About Bowhill Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 494 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Bowhill Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@bowhill.devon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01392 206585
Bowhill Primary School is a large, popular school situated out the outskirts of Exeter. Our ethos is based on developing a sense of community, aspiring to excellence, demonstrating a
responsibility shown by all and respecting our environment. We have a very supportive
community and are striving to achieve high standards in everything that we do.
Bowhill Primary is a member of ELAT (Exeter Learning Academy Trust) which is a partnership of four local primary schools based in Exeter. ELATs aim is to be a people-focused organisation with strong principles of enabling every child and adult within our Trust to thrive. We have high aspirations for all our children, regardless of their starting point, and in turn, expect our staff to have high aspirations of themselves. We believe that our strength lies in working together and using our collective skills and expertise to benefit the children in our schools.
Arranging a visit to Bowhill Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@bowhill.devon.sch.uk.
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