EYFS Leader

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? 

Do you want to be part of an incredible journey?

Beeston Fields is a forward thinking school who are proud to part of the Flying High Partnership. Our current Foundation Stage Leader has had a huge impact on standards and expectations since taking on the role in 2019 and we are looking for someone who can continue to implement the high quality provision and continue the upward trajectory of our Early Years unit while she is on maternity leave. This Foundation Stage Phase Leader role is your chance to join Beeston Fields Primary and the Flying High Trust for an initial maternity cover period of a year. 

Beeston Fields has been on a significant improvement journey. Through the support of the trust, and a clear vision for our children the school now has in place strong foundations to deliver on our ambition to create the ‘best school in the universe’. The successful candidate will form part of our an incredible, driven and ambitious team, who are determined to deliver the best possible opportunities for our children. 

'My daughter is very happy and enjoys coming to Beeston Fields School.  She’s coming on brilliantly and a lot of this has been down to teachers who have always made her feel included. That feeling of contentment when your child is at school and hasn’t any problems is priceless' - Foundation Stage Parent.

As Foundation Stage Phase leader you will leading our dedicated, friendly, hard-working team. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of EYFS pedagogy to ensure our children make maximum progress and are ready for the next stage of their education. You will also promote the vision, culture and ethos of the school.  You will be responsible for sharing key messages with staff, provide guidance and support and ensure that the staff voice is heard.  

There will also be the responsibility of leading a key area of school development/curriculum area.

What we can offer:

• A wonderfully diverse school where the children are eager to learn, determined to be the best school in the Universe

• A passionate, positive and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of every decision

• Dedicated management time, plus PPA

• A strong network of schools who support each other and share best practice.

• A commitment to quality CPD as part of the Flying High Partnership, including NPQ qualifications

• The opportunity to play a key role in our journey of rapid improvement

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a successful early years practitioner who is eager to take on the next challenge in their career

• Promotes high standards of teaching and learning through excellent classroom practice

• Has a passion to ensure that all children reach their full potential

• Has the ability to lead a team of staff 

• Develops strong relationships with parents, carers and stakeholders

• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and is a true team player

• Will play an active part in the wider life of our school

• Has a sense of humour!

There is such a positive atmosphere around school with strong backing from leadership and support staff.  Children love being in school, this is evident in the pride they show consistently in and around school.  CPD is encouraged and supported for all staff – this ensures that everyone gets the chance to develop or learn something new. Member of staff 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and highly recommended. Please call the Office Staff on 0115 844 0100 to arrange a visit. If you are unable to visit, please do arrange to call and discus the position further with the Head Teacher. 

If you feel that this post may be for you then please contact school for an application pack, 0115 844 0100. You can also download below a letter form the Head Teacher and a application form.

Closing date: 24th May 2021 at midday.