Early Years Phase Leader

Old Basford School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG6 0GF

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
• 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: M4 – UPS3 plus TLR2 (£3,568 per annum)

Early Years Phase Leader job summary

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Phase Leader

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent and required from 1st September 2026

Salary: M4 – UPS3 plus TLR2 (£3,568 per annum)

Old Basford School is seeking to appoint an excellent and experienced Early Years teacher who will lead the EYFS phase and will work within the school’s Middle Leader Team. The role would suit someone who has high expectations for all pupils and a drive for self-development. We are excited to welcome a new teacher and middle leader to our established and long-standing team.

Old Basford School is a two-form entry primary and nursery school in Nottingham City with a fantastic reputation and a ‘good’ Ofsted outcome in December 2023. We are an ambitious and aspirational school and pride ourselves on a strong equality, diversity and inclusion focus. We aim for all children to leave our school educated, equipped, enriched and empowered with the skills and knowledge to find success in the next stage of their learning, in all subjects and as citizens of the future.

As a school, we have a 40 place nursery and a 60 place reception classroom. The foundation stage building has its own enclosed outdoor space which allows for effective continuous provision with wonderful outside opportunities.

The ideal candidate will: ·

• have experience of and success in teaching Early Years, ideally both Nursery and Foundation Stage 2

• have a clear and ambitious vision for giving children the best start to their education

• have experience of effectively leading a team of people to implement and sustain change

• have a proven record of an impact of whole school change through curriculum leadership or phase leadership

• be a consistently good early years teacher and ensure the curriculum is well taught across the setting

• be able to drive forward pupil progress and achievement in their own class and across the phase

• be passionate about teaching and learning and making a difference to every child

• be able to work as part of an effective team, to communicate well and plan high quality learning experiences for pupils and be keen to contribute and share your skills with colleagues

• be flexible and able to use your own initiative

• be a role model to staff, pupils and the community

• build effective working relationships with the lower school leader (Y1, Y2 & Y3) and the school leadership team

• have excellent behaviour management strategies

• be energetic, enthusiastic and creative

• be willing to go the extra mile to make sure children have wider learning experiences

In return we offer:

• A welcoming school and community with a highly motivated, professional staff team who are committed towards continuously raising standards.

• Excellent internal and external professional development opportunities

• Creative and purposeful learning environments

• Dedicated leadership time

• Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community

• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Our latest Ofsted report (December 2023) stated ‘The school is well led. Staff say that they feel valued and cared for and that their workload is carefully considered throughout the year. They are happy and proud to work at the school.’

If this is the type of school you would like to be a part of, you are encouraged to come and visit to meet the Headteacher, staff and pupils. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone our school office to arrange an appointment.

Visits: Wednesday 25th March 4:00pm, Friday 27th March 1:45pm, Tuesday 14th April 4:00pm, Wednesday 15th April 9:00am

Closing date: Monday 20th April 9am

Interviews will be held on Monday 27th April 2026

Supporting letters are to be no more than 2 sides of A4.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Old Basford School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 468 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Old Basford School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/old-basford-school

Old Basford School is a two-form entry primary and nursery school in Nottingham City with a fantastic reputation and a ‘good’ Ofsted outcome in December 2023. We are an ambitious and aspirational school and pride ourselves on a strong equality, diversity and inclusion focus. We aim for all children to leave our school educated, equipped, enriched and empowered with the skills and knowledge to find success in the next stage of their learning, in all subjects and as citizens of the future.

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