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This job expired on 6 January 2020

  • Job start date

    20 April 2020

  • Closing date

    6 January 2020 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    27 November 2019

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full-time equivalent salary

Main pay range 4 to Upper pay range 3, £30,599 to £40,490

Additional allowances

St. Richard's is committed to support all staff with high level CPD based on statutory requirements and the school improvement plan.

A TLR 2a allowance is attached to the post.

EYFS Phase Leader job summary

St Richard’s RC Primary School Job Description EYFS Leader
(MPS/UPS +TLR 2a)
Responsible to: Headteacher
The duties of teachers are spelled out in the most current Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. The job description which follows reflects the needs of the school at present. As these change, so will the activities and there will be regular reviews of this job description and amendments from time to time.
The Role
In conjunction with the headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team, the EYFS Leader will provide the vision and effective leadership that will enable the school to achieve and maintain an outstanding level of provision in our Early Years Foundation Stage.
In addition to those classroom responsibilities that are common to all classroom teachers in the school, the EYFS leader’s overriding responsibility will focus on raising the standards of teaching and learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The EYFS leader will be a member of the school’s extended leadership team and will take full part in the leadership, decision making and effective running of the EYFS department.
The EYFS Leader must be an excellent classroom practitioner with a minimum of three years teaching experience in the Early Years Foundation Stage and preferably also have experience teaching in Key Stage One.
Specific Responsibilities of the post of EYFS Leader:
To exercise his/her professional skills and judgment in order to:
Lead, manage and develop the curriculum delivered to all pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Lead, develop and enhance practice of all colleagues working with pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Achievement of these key objectives will involve professional responsibility for the work of all EYFS staff as well as other adults (eg – those working in a voluntary capacity or on placements).
The EYFS Leader will undertake the following additional responsibilities:
Using data effectively and evaluating it accurately in order to make informed choices about the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and provision
Liaising with the KS1 Phase Leader and Senior Leadership Team to ensure curricular continuity and progression
Liaising with external agencies whose work relates to Early Years Foundation Stage
Monitoring the quality of teaching and learning, resourcing and administration in all areas of EYFS
Interacting on a professional level with colleagues, establishing and maintaining good working relationships to promote development and effective delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and thereby maximising children’s achievement
Securing the highest possible standards of teaching across the EYFS through mentoring, coaching, supporting, guiding and target-setting.
Organising regular team meetings and playing a key role in organising INSET and CPD for EYFS staff
Addressing any areas of underachievement or underperformance in the EYFS
Working alongside the school’s Assessment Leaders to record and evaluate children’s progress in the Early Years Foundation Stage as well as monitoring individual children’s progress and planning for their future needs
Providing parents/carers with information about Early Years Foundation Stage in order to maximise involvement in the classroom and the learning process
Assisting in the development and implementation of school policies and management systems, including the School Improvement Plan
Maintaining, developing and monitoring the use of resources and advising the headteacher and governing body on the resourcing needs for the Early Years Foundation Stage
Undertaking other duties which may be reasonably assigned by the headteacher to ensure the smooth running of the school.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate checks with previous employers, an enhanced DBS clearance and other relevant checks.

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About St Richard's RC Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
474 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11

St Richard’s is a vibrant and caring school with a dedicated team who work hard to provide the best provision for the children and their families. The school is graded as outstanding in all areas (OFSTED & Diocese of Salford most recent inspections).

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