EYFS Phase Leader

At Heaton Park we love, we persevere and we flourish.

EYFS Phase Leader

Permanent

Salary Scale Main scale plus TLR2b

Required from 1^st September 2026

The Collective Community Trust is a newly formed Trust responsible for seven primary schools. We are committed to providing high quality services to support the schools within the Trust to achieve the very best for our pupils.

Heaton Park Primary School is a happy, vibrant and inclusive school that is forward-thinking and proud to serve its community. Our children are central to all that we do and our staff are motivated, friendly and committed to providing nothing but the very best for every child.

Governors are looking to appoint a passionate, driven and experienced EYFS Phase Leader.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner with strong leadership potential and a passion for improving outcomes for all pupils.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving school improvement, raising pupil achievement, and ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral care.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience of working in early years
• Good understanding of the Early Years Curriculum and Strong Foundations
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to analyse and use data to improve outcomes
• A strong team work ethos, positive nature and a nurturing approach
• A willingness to be flexible and proactive
• A real passion for children and supporting their learning

In return we can offer:

• Well behaved, motivated and happy learners
• A caring, inclusive ethos
• A committed, dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic team of staff and Governors
• An inclusive school where every child matters
• The opportunity for professional development
• A school that is committed to nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of the staff, children and school community.
• A forward-thinking Trust who values strong collaboration and has a clear sense of strategic direction;
• A Trust that is inclusive and innovative and continuously seeking opportunities to further improve and develop;

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

For further information please see:

• Recruitment pack (Job description, Person specification and Application Form within this document)

Application forms are returnable to the school address or by email to contact@heatonparkbury.com

Closing Date: 11^th May at 9 am

Shortlisting: 11^th May

Visits to the School: 6^th May at 10 a.m./2 p.m./4 p.m.

Observations of Teaching: Week of 11^th May

Interviews: 19^th May