Early Years Lead- Ref: TV90323 - Walsall, United Kingdom - Leighswood Primary School

    Leighswood Primary School
    Leighswood Primary School Walsall, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Early Years Leader

    M1 – UP3 + TLR2b

    £30,000 - £46,525 + £5,665

    Permanent

    Full-Time

    The Executive Headteacher and Governors of Leighswood School are seeking to appoint an ambitious, inspirational Early Years leader from September 2024 to lead our Nursery and Reception provision.

    The successful candidate will join the school's collegiate leadership team of senior and middle leaders to become an integral part of the ongoing school improvement process with the responsibility for developing teaching and learning and the curriculum in the Early Years.

    We need someone who:

    · Has a passion and enthusiasm for Early Years education.

    · Is inspiring and energetic.

    · Demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative, and flexibility.

    · Has the skills to be an effective team builder.

    · Shares our commitment to working in partnership with parents, governors and our federation.

    · Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

    · Has a commitment to inclusive education.

    In return we can offer

    · A unique indoor and outdoor learning environment

    · A strong, committed team of Early Years practitioners.

    · a commitment to your professional development including release time and funding to achieve your ambitions.

    · a well-resourced school

    · an enthusiastic and dedicated team

    · eager, responsive, and well-behaved children supported by a community who are committed to their success.

    · the support of our wider group of schools that form the Cadmus Federation

    Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

    · Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 19th April 2024

    · Short-listing will take place week commencing Monday 22nd April 2024 and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.

    · Interviews will take place on Wednesday 1st May 2024

    Leighswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to

    undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, such as checks from previous employment and online checks, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidelines.

    It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment. Further information can be found in our Child Protection Policy.

    For an application pack please email Please contact the school office for further information on