Eyfs Leader

**Job description**

**Mexborough St John the Baptist C of E Primary**

**Sedgefield Way**

**Mexborough**

**S64 0BE**

**Job Details: 32.5 hours per week**

**Closing Date: 23.03.23**

**Shortlisting Date: 24.03.23**

**Interview Date: 30.03.23**
- We are looking to appoint an experienced EYFS Leader to join our enthusiastic and talented team. Mexborough St John the Baptist C of E Primary School is a one form entry school. We are dedicated to providing the very best education for all our children and have high expectations for everyone in our school.
- You will be:
- An experienced teacher with a specialism in EYFS and have at least 3 years’ full time teaching experience
- Have at least one year teaching experience in EYFS, and be able to display good/outstanding practice
- Experience of successfully leading others in however small a capacity
- Experience of working with a wide range of children’s workforce professionals
- Ability to recognise high quality EYFS practice and to model this to others
- Ability to create and maintain a safe, happy, stimulating and well-organised classroom and phase
- Knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Knowledge and understanding of how young children learn best, including through play
- We can offer you:
- Children who love learning
- Highly skilled and supportive colleagues
- An inclusive ethos where every child is nurtured, challenged and valued
- A strong CPD programme
- A warm, friendly environment that promotes staff wellbeing and development
- A Trust that offers many opportunities for growth and development.
- Mexborough St John the Baptist C of E Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and relevant safeguarding checks will be conducted in line with guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education.
- Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working in school. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s).
- Failure to declare a relevant conviction, caution or pending police action, will disqualify the applicant from appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light later.