EYFS Phase Leader

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to join our Leadership Team as our EYFS Phase Leader, to start September 2026.

You will be leading our EYFS phase team of 1 Nursery class (2nd half of the week only currently) and two Reception classes. You will be initially based in Reception. You must be able to demonstrate excellent teaching in this phase and demonstrate your wider impact on the development of high-quality teaching and learning in your current setting.

In the role, you will:

• be responsible for ensuring effective teaching and learning in your phase
• manage a team of staff and support their professional development
• support the creation and implementation of the school improvement plan to improve outcomes not only in your phase but across the school
• be responsible for the pastoral care of pupils throughout the phase and promote good behaviour across school
• monitor pupil progress and curriculum provision throughout the phase to ensure consistency and positive pupil outcomes

You will also be expected to take a curriculum or improvement priority lead, area to be agreed.

We are looking for the right person to join our staff team, ready to work with us to move our school rapidly forwards to give our children the best opportunities.

This post is not suitable for ECTs.

Visits are warmly welcomed. Please e-mail [email protected] or for any other queries.

Closing date: Tuesday 12th May at 9am

Interviews: W/c 18th May

What the school offers its staff

We can offer…

• Happy children who are willing and eager to learn
• A modern learning environment both inside and outside
• Opportunities and support to develop and enhance your career
• Supportive, committed governors, staff and parents / carers, within a close, diverse community

Have you the potential to be an excellent practitioner?

First and foremost, we want skilled teachers who can provide fantastic learning for our children whilst we help you to develop your career.

Commitment to safeguarding

Oulton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please complete the online application form on the DfE website or download the SCHOOL application form, and email completed forms to address given. Due to our stringent safeguarding policy, CVs will never be accepted. All posts are contingent on enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.