Early Years Foundation Stage Phase Leader - London, United Kingdom - Greenwich Council

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    Permanent
    Description

    We are seeking

    an experienced and professional leader who shares our passion for excellent Early Years provision and holds high aspirations for all. You will be innovative, inclusive and creative in your teaching and be a strong team player.

    This is an excellent opportunity to lead the phase and work collaboratively within our friendly and supportive team from September 2024.

    About Montbelle Primary School

    We are a maintained Local Authority school within the Royal Borough of Greenwich (Inner London), we take pride in our autonomy but also recognise the value of collaboration. As such, we take an active role in the local authority and work closely with other like-minded schools within an informal partnership. This provides exciting opportunities to share expertise and experience across a range of settings, developing excellence for our children and providing opportunities for career progression and personal development.

    What we are looking for

  • Experience of teaching and learning in EYFS
  • Enthusiasm and passion for child-led learning and outdoor learning
  • Commitment to inspiring children to achieve the best they can
  • Energy, confidence and good communication skills
  • A willingness to work in partnership with colleagues and parents
  • The ability to address challenge calmly and enjoy finding solutions.
  • Join our school

    As a part of Montbelle, you will join a welcoming and dedicated staff. We hold the UNICEF, Rights Respect GOLD award, are an OPAL (outdoor play and learning) school, and are outward facing school, looking to the future.

    We can offer you:

  • Opportunities for personal development
  • Dedicated Phase Release time each week
  • A supportive and committed Senior Leadership Team
  • Lots of space, indoors and outdoors, in a welcoming and well-resourced school environment (including an on-site Forest School)
  • Governors that work closely with the school in a supportive and strategic manner
  • Small classes with experienced support staff
  • Engaged parents and carers
  • Montbelle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

    Two references are requested, one of which should be your current employer. References will be sought before an offer of employment is confirmed. In line with Safer Recruitment processes, online checks may be made.

    As a Rights Respecting School and a Stonewall Champion School, there is a shared commitment to develop further a culture of respect, where each member of our school community is treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity.