EYFS Phase Lead
Ark Franklin Primary Academy, London, NW6 6HJ19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
23 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £39,739 - £51,545
Additional allowances
TLR 2b £5,64
What skills and experience we're looking for
- The role will start on September 2025.
- The working pattern for this role is full-time.
- Interviews will be held on w.c. Monday 28thApril.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate practitioner who will deliver high-quality, rigorous provision that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning that stays with children as they progress up through the school.
In this leadership role, you will oversee the quality of teaching in the phase through weekly coaching and co-planning. This will also include teaching in reception and leading the nursery team. You will ensure exceptional outcomes are achieved for pupils at the end of EYFS.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have excellent understanding of both phase and general teaching pedagogy.
- Have experience or knowledge of early child development.
- Have sound knowledge of the legislation and guidelines of the EYFS.
- Have deep commitment to Ark’s mission of providing an excellent education to every
- student, regardless of background.
- Have genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every student.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
What the school offers its staff
- A friendly, collegiate working environment
- An exceptional, innovative and experienced staff team
- A broad and ambitious knowledge, vocabulary and culturally rich curriculum
- A school committed to the enjoyment, achievement and well-being of all
- An engaged and supportive wider community
- Unrivalled professional development opportunities
Further details about the role
We are a three-form entry school committed to serving our diverse population in Kensal Rise. Excellent teaching and learning is at the heart of what we do, enabling every child to fulfil their potential. We are achieving brilliant things, last year our KS2 results were up 21% on the previous year and we have been the most popular school in Brent for the last four years.
The mission for our school is clear and shared by all:
To provide every pupil – regardless of the barriers they face - with a complete education of the very highest standard that ensures that they can have the opportunity to go on to university or pursue the career of their choice, as well as live fulfilling and happy lives.
At Franklin, we believe strongly in a warm and positive climate for learning, established through high quality relationships between adults and children – we ensure that we know every child and what makes them unique. Pupils at Ark Franklin receive a high quality education thanks to our pursuit of excellence, high expectations and an “always learning” attitude among all staff, who prioritise their professional development so that we can give our best to the children.
Visitarkfranklinprimary.org/jobsto learn more about us and see our current vacancies.
Diversity and inclusion:
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.
Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ark Franklin Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 649 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ark Franklin Primary Academy website
- Email address
- kolleen.ocson@arkonline.org
We are a large, three form entry in the heart of Queens Park, North West London. Our aim is to offer a consistently excellent education to our children. We are proud that our curriculum is rich in knowledge, culture, vocabulary and is implemented in a nurturing environment that invests much in social and emotional capital, enabling all to thrive. In addition, we aim to achieve real equity and equality of opportunity for everyone, thus equipping Ark Franklin alumni with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the world confidently and successfully beyond our gates.
Arranging a visit to Ark Franklin Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kolleen.ocson@arkonline.org.
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