Southfields is a popular, diverse school in the heart of Coventry with happy, vibrant children and committed staff.  We provide a secure, stimulating and caring environment in which we aim to give children the best possible start to their education. 

The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint an inspiring and successful EYFS Lead to join our strong and experienced Leadership Team from September 2021. We need someone who will make a vital contribution to achieve exceptional provision for every pupil at Southfields Primary School. We are a two-form entry school with children’s learning and well-being at the heart of it. We are passionate about Early Years practice and this position offers a fantastic opportunity for an energetic teacher with vision and talent to lead the progress of our EYFS curriculum, enabling environments and reputation to an outstanding level.

This role will:

• Have a direct and positive impact on the education and lives of our youngest pupils and reach out to our families and the local and diverse community. 
• ­Require a calm and well organised person who can transform child-centred and creative plans into clear action that involve all members of the EYFS team.
• Offer excellent leadership opportunities that have a critical impact on whole school development.
• Require you to have mental health and the well-being of all as central to your approach to teaching and learning.
• Require you to promote and celebrate the talents and skills of all pupils.

We can offer:

• The most supportive place to work; where a really connected and committed team have ambitious and imaginative ways of bringing learning to life every-day.

• The opportunity to work within our network of schools offering highest quality training and networking opportunities.

• Kind, caring, hard-working and motivated children.
• Friendly, supportive and motivated staff team who are committed to improvement.
• Positive working environment.
• Full commitment to ongoing professional development opportunities

A visit to the school is welcomed and can be arranged by appointment only. All visits will need to take place before the Easter holidays.

Please call the school office on 024 7622 6810 or email admin@southfields.coventry.sch.uk to book an appointment

Applications packs are available to download from below and are returnable direct to the school admin@southfields.coventry.sch.uk

Closing Date: Monday 19th April 2021

Interview Date: Thursday 29th April 2021 

Key Requirements

The successful candidate must hold an Early Years qualification and have experience of working within the Early Years.  As well as an exceptional knowledge of the Foundation Stage curriculum and early reading they should have high expectations of all children and be dedicated to providing the best possible experiences through exciting and engaging learning opportunities.

Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.