EYFS Phase Leader
Cuddington Croft Primary School, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 7NA8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 June 2025 at 9:30am
Date listed
25 May 2025
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
- GLF UPR (Fringe)
EYFS Phase Leader job summary
As a school, we are proud to have been ranked 102nd out of 20,000 schools in England by ‘The Times’ for our excellent academic results. We also sit within the top 10% of schools in England for progress, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of both our students and staff.
We are now seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring EYFS Phase Leader who shares our vision of high aspirations and academic excellence to join our friendly and welcoming team.
This is a great opportunity to drive the Early Years provision and join a well-established senior leadership team at a thriving school. Ideal for an established teacher with EYFS experience ready to take the next step, or a current leader seeking a new and rewarding challenge.
Your opportunity
We have a brilliant opportunity for a motivated and passionate EYFS Phase Leader to join our dynamic and high-achieving school community. The successful candidate will be a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning.
As a EYFS Phase Leader, you will benefit from collaboration across the cluster of local schools. This involves working closely with other colleagues to support professional development and workload. This is an exciting time to join our school, as there are also lots of opportunities for staff training and development within the school and trust.
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.
About Cuddington Croft Primary School
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cuddington Croft our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth 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.
- 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: September 2025 (a January 2026 start can be accommodated for the right candidate)
Pay Scale: UPR (Fringe)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: Friday 6th June at 9.30am
Interview Date: w/c 9th June 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Cuddington Croft Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 470 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cuddington Croft Primary School website
Children at Cuddington Croft thrive in a caring and nurturing environment where our pupils are safe, happy and enjoy school. We aim to promote lifelong learning through an enriched curriculum, which also provides many extracurricular opportunities in sport, drama productions and music. We are proud of our pupils’ exemplary behaviour and our SATs results. Cuddington Croft is a learning community, where staff are of the highest calibre and parents are encouraged to be active in school life.
For those of you who are not familiar with the school, Cuddington Croft is a two-form entry primary school catering for 3 to 11-year-olds, with just under 500 children on role. We are a very well-resourced school, having the benefit of an indoor swimming pool, a playing field and a range of modern I.T equipment.
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