EYFS Room Leader

Western Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0NA

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  30 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE £25,992 to £27,711 per annum

EYFS Room Leader job summary

Working hours in term time are 35 hours/week (8:00am-15:30pm) plus 30 min unpaid lunch break every day.

For more information on our early years provision, click HERE

Western are thrilled to announce the opportunity to join a thriving EYFS provision as our new EYFS Room Leader! We offer a diverse provision for children aged 2 years old and up. Our vision for our early years children is to create happy, engaged and confident individuals who are independent, creative, kind and enthusiastic learners. The environment in EY indoors and outdoors will stimulate and enhance the children’s learning and reflect their current interests and fascinations. Every child is valued, feels safe and are part of the school community. This is a role offering variety, leadership, and the chance to make a real difference in children's lives. If successful, you will have the opportunity to lead one of our EYFS provisions, ensuring high-quality, engaging, and safe care for children. You will plan activities, oversee safeguarding and wellbeing, and liaise with parents and carers.

About our School

As a school, we often refer to the Western community rather than Western school, as that is a much better description of what has been built up over many years. All of our staff, governors, pupils and their families are integral parts of that community and we are also fortunate to have the support of the Red Kite Learning Trust, of which we are a founder member.

Our core values of kindness, honesty, and respect aren’t just words; they shape everything we do. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme with an employer rate of 19% plus a wide range of benefits, discounts, and rewards. Details HERE.
• Flexible working options – We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to explore arrangements that suit both you and the role.
• A genuinely supportive environment – We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being, making Crawshaw Academy a place where you can thrive.
• A strong sense of community – Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our culture.
• Ongoing professional development – We invest in your growth at every stage of your career, helping you reach your full potential.

For more about Western Primary School click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You:

To be a good fit for this role, you will:

• Have experience working with children in both educational and childcare settings.
• Be confident leading a small team and planning engaging play-based activities.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively and builds strong relationships with children, staff, and families.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and inclusive practice.
• Bring warmth, enthusiasm, and a commitment to ensuring every child feels valued and supported.
• Be flexible, organised, and thrives in a dynamic school environment.

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about our school or this opportunity and we warmly invite you to visit ahead of applying if you would like to meet the team. To speak with us or to arrange a visit, please contact Sally Downes (Business Manager) at downess@wes.rklt.co.uk

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Closing Date: Final closing date is Monday 30th June 2025 at 12pm with interviews taking place for successful candidates on Thursday 3rd July.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Western Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 497 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Western Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/western-primary-school-harrogate

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