EYFS Phase Leader

Heaton Park Primary School, Manchester, M45 6TE

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - M6
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience of working in early years
• Good understanding of the Early Years Curriculum and Strong Foundations
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to analyse and use data to improve outcomes
• A strong team work ethos, positive nature and a nurturing approach
• A willingness to be flexible and proactive
• A real passion for children and supporting their learning

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Well behaved, motivated and happy learners
• A caring, inclusive ethos
• A committed, dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic team of staff and Governors
• An inclusive school where every child matters
• The opportunity for professional development
• A school that is committed to nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of the staff, children and school community.
• A forward-thinking Trust who values strong collaboration and has a clear sense of strategic direction;
• A Trust that is inclusive and innovative and continuously seeking opportunities to further improve and develop;

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.

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

For further information please see:

- Recruitment pack (Job description, Person specification and Application Form within this document)

Application forms are returnable to the school address or by email to contact@heatonparkbury.com

Closing Date: 11th May at 9 am

Shortlisting: 11th May

Visits to the School: 6th May at 10 a.m./2 p.m./4 p.m .

Observations of Teaching: Week of 11th May

Interviews: 19th May

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HP EYFS Phase Leader - Recruitment Pack.docx - 1.59 MB (opens in new tab)

About Heaton Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heaton Park Primary School website
• Email address: contact@heatonparkbury.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heaton-park-primary-school-manchester

Heaton Park is a vibrant, popular, inclusive and diverse school which is proud of its wonderful children, positive relationships with parents and outdoor learning facilities.

The school was judged Good by Ofsted in November 2022.

Arranging a visit to Heaton Park Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email contact@heatonparkbury.com.

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