EYFS Phase Leader
Gamlingay Village Primary, Sandy, SG19 3HD17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2026
Closing date
27 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
10 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) MPS plus a TLR 2A £8,611 per annum
EYFS Phase Leader job summary
EYFS PHASE LEADER
Salary: MPS plus TLR2A £8,611 per annum
Contract: Permanent. Full time.
Start date: 1 September 2026
Place of work: Gamlingay Village Primary, Gamlingay, Bedfordshire
Are you a passionate, positive and forward‑thinking Early Years practitioner ready to take your next steps in your career? Do you believe in the power of play, curiosity and creativity? If so, we would love to welcome you to our school!
We are seeking an EYFS Phase Leader to guide and inspire our Early Years provision, including our thriving Pre‑School (in collaboration with our Pre‑School Manager) and our two Reception classes. This is a wonderful opportunity for an energetic educator to make a meaningful impact across our Early Years environment.
About Our School
Our school is filled with fabulous children who arrive each day excited to explore, discover and learn. Our community lives by three core values:
Respect Aspire Grow
These values shape everything we do — from the way we support one another, to the ambitious learning journeys we design for our pupils.
We are incredibly fortunate to have extensive school grounds, including our very own forest area, which is used for rich and immersive Forest School experiences. This natural environment offers endless opportunities for outdoor learning, adventure and nurturing a deep connection with nature.
The Role
As our EYFS Phase Leader, you will:
- Lead, champion and develop outstanding Early Years practice across Pre‑School and Reception
- Work in partnership with our Pre‑School team to ensure a high‑quality, consistent Early Years journey
- Inspire and support staff with positivity, expertise and a commitment to excellence
- Shape a child‑centred curriculum that fosters independence, communication and a lifelong love of learning
- Use observation, reflection and assessment effectively to drive progress and celebrate success
- Model creativity, care and high standards in both indoor and outdoor learning environments
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:
- Passionate about Early Years education and early childhood development
- Energetic, optimistic and solutions‑focused
- A collaborative leader who motivates, supports and empowers others
- Skilled in designing engaging learning environments — especially using outdoor spaces
- Committed to embedding the values of Respect, Aspire, Grow into everyday practice
- Dedicated to building strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
Why Join Us?
- Wonderful children who will brighten every day
- Supportive, friendly and ambitious staff team
- Extensive grounds and a stunning forest space for outdoor learning and Forest School
- A culture that values professional development, innovation and new ideas
- The chance to shape and grow an exciting Early Years vision
If you’re an inspiring practitioner ready to lead with heart, ambition and creativity, we’d love to hear from you. Come and help us give our youngest learners the very best start!
For further details on the school please visit our website Welcome to Gamlingay Village Primary - Gamlingay Village Primary
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families have a role to play in safeguarding children.
To fulfil this responsibility at Gamlingay Village Primary, all professionals are trained to ensure their approach is child-centred. No single professional can have a full picture of a child’s needs and circumstances. If children and families are to receive the right help at the right time everyone who comes into contact with them has a role to play in identifying concerns and the sharing of information, on a 'need to know' basis.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Gamlingay Village Primary
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 395 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gamlingay Village Primary website
As a full primary school, we are continually evolving to provide a rich, inclusive and creative learning experience for all. We make every effort to deliver a curriculum full of enjoyment and challenge. We aim to provide our children with the skills and enthusiasm they will need to become lifelong learners. To ensure our children achieve excellence for all,
Our knowledge-rich curriculum enables pupils to learn by making connections with what they already know & build on prior learning. Children have the opportunity to discuss and debate this knowledge and to apply it creatively.
We are proud to have been the first primary phase academy of The Cam Academy Trust when we joined in April 2016. Their support, development opportunities and expertise has already supported the conversion of our school from a First School to a Primary School and will further support on-going changes; ensuring it continues to flourish.
Our school and staff ethos is to do what is best for the children
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