EYFS Leader

Whyteleafe Primary School, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0AA

6 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 March 2025

Job details

Job role: Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 60/100ths (3 days per week) - Mon-Weds preferred but can be flexible.
Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover - To be confirmed - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale: GLF Upper Pay Range

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced and passionate EYFS Leader to join Whyteleafe Primary School on a part-time, temporary basis to cover maternity leave until December 2025. This is an out-of-class leadership role, providing the opportunity to shape and drive the Early Years provision, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our youngest learners. If you are a dedicated and inspiring practitioner with a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

This role is ideal for a highly experienced EYFS educator with strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, dedicated to maintaining excellence in early years education.

What we are looking for

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
Proven track record as a good or outstanding teacher
Experience in leading professional development and supporting improvements in teaching and learning
Strong data analysis skills to inform planning and enhance outcomes
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and support staff
A commitment to continuous professional development, staying up to date with curriculum and teaching advancements
Resilience, motivation, and a team-focused approach, aligning with the school’s values and vision
A passion for early years education, ensuring the best outcomes for every child

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

What the school offers its staff

About Whyteleafe Primary, part of the Chalklands Cluster

Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Whyteleafe Primary, our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School, and Hillcroft Primary School

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
Flexible working options
Generous holiday allowance
Work life and family friendly policies
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Access to a staff benefits portal
Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Scale: GLF Upper Pay Range

Days per week: 60/100ths (3 days per week) - Mon-Weds preferred but can be flexible.

Contract type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Closing Date: 21st March 2025

Interview date: Week Commencing 24th March

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.