EYFS Phase Lead

What skills and experience we're looking for

We're seeking an inspiring EYFS Lead to drive excellence in early years education. This is a pivotal leadership role combining outstanding classroom practice with strategic responsibility for EYFS provision across the academy. Interviews will be done on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a coherent, ambitious and inclusive EYFS curriculum aligned to Ark’s framework and statutory guidance
• Create a language-rich, stimulating learning environment that promotes curiosity, independence and purposeful play
• Promote strong outcomes across all areas of learning, including communication and language, early literacy and mathematics
• Line manage EYFS staff, including teachers and support staff, providing clear expectations, regular feedback and professional guidance
• Ensure statutory requirements, safeguarding expectations and health and safety standards are consistently met

Our ideal candidate will

• Be qualified to degree level or above
• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and right to work in the U.K.
• Have demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all students in a challenging classroom environment
• Have knowledge of the national primary education system, the primary curriculum, particularly the English and maths programme
• Proven experience of high-impact teaching and learning in EYFS
• Strong understanding of child development, early language acquisition and play-based pedagogy
• Experience embedding strong routines, behaviour expectations and positive learning culture

What the school offers its staff

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.