Head of Foundation Stage

1 week ago

Poole, United Kingdom Livability Full time

**Exceptional Students deserve Exceptional Staff**

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will represent the interests of the Early years Classes and implement the Framework for the EYFS within the school. You will lead and support staff in delivering the Early Years curriculum and work with the team to promote the social, academic, moral, physical and emotional development of each child in a stimulating, safe, caring environment.

Victoria School is an exciting, innovative and dynamic special school (3-19) for students with physical disabilities and communication needs. Our vision is to be a school where successful learning and high levels of achievement prepare children and young adults for fulfilling future lives.

We have outstanding, forward thinking staff who continually develop their practice and work together to make sure all young people have every chance to achieve their potential.

**Main responsibilities include**:

- Maintain high levels of professional practice within one’s own teaching and support colleagues who teach in the EYFS to do the same. Ensure that the Early Years team work together effectively and efficiently.
- Lead the EYFS Team in creating and maintaining vibrant outdoor learning areas that provide engagement for all.
- Monitor the EYFS planning and delivery of the curriculum, to ensure continuity and progression within the EYFS and between the EYFS and KS1.
- Facilitate equality of provision across the whole EYFS team. Manage the organisation, maintenance and provision of materials, resources, equipment and furnishings with the team, being responsible for ordering within the allocated budget.
- Keep abreast of current thinking by attending courses and continuing your own professional development.
- Be responsible for updating all of the Foundation Stage Policies, Handbooks and Risk Assessments, keeping ahead and abreast of changing legislation.
- Work as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for the school with the remit of the EYFS.
- Support the Head Teacher and SLT on all occasions.
- Support the marketing and admissions team and maintain positive links and promote the school in the local community. Effectively communicate information to prospective families and provide guidance and reassurance to families.

**Interested applicants for this post should be imaginative and dynamic and fully committed to the principles of inclusive education for all, no matter what barriers our children and adults face.

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