Early Years Foundation Stage Leader - Lightwoods Primary Academy

REQUIRED FOR: September 2022

Lightwoods Primary Academy is part of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust and is situated in Oldbury, Sandwell, in the West Midlands.

We are a well-established two form entry primary school, with the lower school at Clent Road and the upper school a short distance away at Castle Road.

We are looking for a warm, forward-thinking teacher who can lead our EYFS (reception class, 60 children) and oversee our sister provision in Tinywoods Nursery. You will be part of the senior leadership team and you will be well supported to lead improvement, develop and grow.

We look for several main things in our staff – people who have a warm personality, people that have an inner drive to constantly improve, who engage with educational research and innovation, and those teachers that are superb practitioners.

The trust curriculum approach – excite, explore, excel – is supported by our school values – self-awareness, warmth, resilience, collaboration and excellence.

As a school we have recently joined Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust (SCAT) and by working as a team we are striving to move forward at pace. Therefore, this post will suit ambitious individuals who want to help us build an excellent Early Years team for the benefit of our children, their families, and the community.

The successful candidate will: 

• be a warm person
• have high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour
• have an excellent understanding of high quality EYFS provision 
• inspire and motivate children and colleagues 
• support the Principal and Senior Leadership in implementing the school and Trust vision 
• uphold and promote the Trust and School Values at all times
• play an active role in the school leadership team 
• develop, support and lead teaching & learning in the academy
• constantly engage with continuous professional development

Key Responsibilities: 

• In partnership with the Principal and SLT, establish and implement an ambitious, world class vision and ethos for the future of the academy
• Work with the Trust Early Years Lead to deliver the aspirational and innovative approach to Early Years
• Develop and ensure effective, quality transition into and out of Early Years
• Be an excellent role model, exemplifying a high standard of teaching, and promoting high expectations for all
• Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of what makes an Early Years provision outstanding in practice and outcomes
• Be able to draw upon research and awareness of excellent practice 
• Fully support the development of a working ethos which enables everyone to work collaboratively, share knowledge and understanding, celebrate success and accept responsibility for outcomes 
• Be able to lead a team of teachers and support staff by creating, maintaining and enhancing effective relationships with the ability to challenge, empower, inspire and motivate others 
• Understand the New Early Years Framework and keeps abreast of the latest developments in early years’ practice, educational research and initiatives.
• Acknowledge the responsibilities and celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams 
• Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others 
• Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own professional development
• Encourage others and forge a great team spirit and sense of collegiality by creating a positive ethos and working environment

In return we will offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision including national and international experts in their field.
• A trust focused on creating a technology rich environment which allows staff to be innovative in harnessing technology for learning.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.  All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please email rmatthews@lpa.shirelandcat.net and we will organise a visit for you.

Closing date: Monday 13^th June 2022

Interviews: Week commencing 20^th June 2022  

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Hours:

Full time - term time

Grade:

TMS/UPS plus TLR2.1 £2872 per annum 

Location:

Lightwoods Primary Academy, Castle Road East, Oldbury, B68 9BG 

Closing Date:

Monday 13^th June 2022

Supporting documents
Recruitment Information Job Description and Person Specification