EYFS Phase Leader- 0.6 Part Time

Eaton Bray Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2DT

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  7 December 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2

EYFS Phase Leader- 0.6 Part Time job summary

Eaton Bray Academy is a single academy trust that caters for children between 2 and 11 with capacity for 30 children per year. We are located within the village of Eaton Bray, near to Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard within central Bedfordshire. We are also within easy reach of Milton Keynes and Aylesbury, as we sit close to the Buckinghamshire border.

We are looking for an EYFS leader with high quality of experience of teaching in the EYFS to lead our pre-school and Reception provision. This is a part time (0.6) post, with the preferred days being Wednesday, Thursday and Friday but there is some flexibility. We are looking for someone ideally able to start in January but are able to wait for the right candidate.

At our school the children are our biggest priority, as we develop happy, inspired, lifelong learners. Our experienced staff provide personalised learning experiences for all the children. We focus on their individual characters and strengths, making the most of the school’s size to allow us to all know every child personally. Our children throughout the school experience lots of opportunities for outdoor leaning in our fantastic grounds including the forest, and our children from Reception run daily around the school or local area.

We can provide a supportive staff team, CPD opportunities and an opportunity to work with the EYFS team to continue to enhance on the excellent work of the current post-holder.

For further details, or to arrange a visit please contact Rachel McVeigh, Office Manager on 01525 220468 or by email: admin@eba.ec.

Eaton Bray Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Online checks will also be undertaken.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Eaton Bray Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which will be reflected throughout recruitment.

All candidates will be required to provide suitable references and undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check before taking up any post. It is essential that applicants value and embody the school's commitment to safeguarding.

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 Eaton Bray Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 188 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Eaton Bray Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eaton-bray-academy

Our school and pre-school welcomes children aged 2 – 11 years.

Eaton Bray Academy is a happy, inclusive family where pupils and community are at our heart. Together we inspire children to be curious and develop a genuine love of learning to provide strong foundations for their future.

We strive to enrich the lives of all, with our morals and values fundamental to our curriculum. Happiness is fostered through mutual care, respect, and communication with a determination to support and include every family in our community. It is vital that every individual is able to feel healthy, happy and safe, in our school and beyond.

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