EYFS Lead Downham Market, England
Job description
Hillcrest Primary School
Hillcrest
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9ND
Tel: 01366 388191
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Try
- Salary - MPS/UPS + fixed-term TLR3 (£3028) for 4 terms – please see below…
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Required to start September 2023
This unique opportunity has arisen for a talented and ambitious professional to join our team here at Hillcrest Primary School!
We are looking for an inspirational and enthusiastic EYFS Lead who will initially join our Management Team on a fixed term of 4 terms (until July 2024) on a TLR3 with a view to extending that TLR and membership of the SLT if the first 4 terms are a success.
The successful candidate will have a clear vision for the delivery of the EYFS curriculum and demonstrate an ability to use research-based evidence to inform and reflect upon practice.
A TLR3 of £3028 for a fixed period of 4 terms (until July 2024) will be offered with a view to extending this TLR beyond that end point if the Early Years leadership has proven successful during that time
The successful candidate will also:
- Have an excellent understanding of the importance of the development of early reading and writing;
- Have a secure knowledge of the teaching and learning of phonics and strategies to encourage rich language acquisition;
- Demonstrate innovative approaches to making the transition between Reception and Year 1 a success;
- Support the EYFS team to make sound judgements about their pupil’s learning;
- Have a range of ideas for engaging parents with the life of the school and their children’s learning;
- Be keen to develop and grow leadership skills through the role;
- Be an inspirational and creative teacher with the ability to motivate all children to achieve their best;
- Have high aspirations for all children rooted in the belief that every child has the potential to succeed;
- Have energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humour;
- Be committed to collaborative working, leading and motivating a team;
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to work as part of a supportive and enthusiastic team.
We can offer:
- Enthusiastic, confident and happy children, staff and parents who love learning and their school;
- An excellent learning environment with high quality resources;
- Opportunities for high quality professional development;
- A friendly supportive and dedicated team of staff who help and motivate one another.
Hillcrest Primary School is a three-form entry Primary School, currently rated as Good by Ofsted (January 2018), on the outskirts of Downham Market. With less than a 5-minute drive to Downham Market Train Station, you find yourselves on a direct line to either Kings Lynn or London.
Hillcrest is in an exciting place, continually developing new ways of energising and motivating the next generation of pupils through the following means...
- Our bespoke Text-Linked Curriculum is designed to raise the profile of Reading and ensure the children see the links between all of their learning;
- Our Independent Learning programme encourages the children to take responsibility for their own learning and to make sensible choices that improve their outcomes;
- From September 2021 we have introduced an Outdoor Learning Curriculum which will take advantage of the wealth of outdoor space at our disposal, including a Forest School, to further engage the children with their learning
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please make an appointment with the Headteacher, Mr Matthew Try, through the School Office at Hillcrest Primary School.
How to apply
A job description/person specification is available from ‘Attachments’.
To download an application form, please select the orange ‘ Apply for job’ button and enter your details. Emailed applications will be accepted.
Please do not send CVs.
Please send completed application forms to the Headteacher, Mr Matthew Try, at - [email protected] or by hard copy to the address at the top of this advert.
Closing date: 10 March 2023, 12noon
Interview date: 17 March 2023
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
