Early Years Phase Leader

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Phase Leader

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent and required from 1st September 2026

Salary: M4 – UPS3 plus TLR2 (£3,568 per annum)

Old Basford School is seeking to appoint an excellent and experienced Early Years teacher who will lead the EYFS phase and will work within the school’s Middle Leader Team. The role would suit someone who has high expectations for all pupils and a drive for self-development. We are excited to welcome a new teacher and middle leader to our established and long-standing team.

Old Basford School is a two-form entry primary and nursery school in Nottingham City with a fantastic reputation and a ‘good’ Ofsted outcome in December 2023. We are an ambitious and aspirational school and pride ourselves on a strong equality, diversity and inclusion focus. We aim for all children to leave our school educated, equipped, enriched and empowered with the skills and knowledge to find success in the next stage of their learning, in all subjects and as citizens of the future.

As a school, we have a 40 place nursery and a 60 place reception classroom. The foundation stage building has its own enclosed outdoor space which allows for effective continuous provision with wonderful outside opportunities.

The ideal candidate will: ·

• have experience of and success in teaching Early Years, ideally both Nursery and Foundation Stage 2

• have a clear and ambitious vision for giving children the best start to their education

• have experience of effectively leading a team of people to implement and sustain change

• have a proven record of an impact of whole school change through curriculum leadership or phase leadership

• be a consistently good early years teacher and ensure the curriculum is well taught across the setting

• be able to drive forward pupil progress and achievement in their own class and across the phase

• be passionate about teaching and learning and making a difference to every child

• be able to work as part of an effective team, to communicate well and plan high quality learning experiences for pupils and be keen to contribute and share your skills with colleagues

• be flexible and able to use your own initiative

• be a role model to staff, pupils and the community

• build effective working relationships with the lower school leader (Y1, Y2 & Y3) and the school leadership team

• have excellent behaviour management strategies

• be energetic, enthusiastic and creative

• be willing to go the extra mile to make sure children have wider learning experiences

In return we offer:

• A welcoming school and community with a highly motivated, professional staff team who are committed towards continuously raising standards.

• Excellent internal and external professional development opportunities

• Creative and purposeful learning environments

• Dedicated leadership time

• Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community

• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Our latest Ofsted report (December 2023) stated ‘The school is well led. Staff say that they feel valued and cared for and that their workload is carefully considered throughout the year. They are happy and proud to work at the school.’

If this is the type of school you would like to be a part of, you are encouraged to come and visit to meet the Headteacher, staff and pupils. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone our school office to arrange an appointment.

Visits: Wednesday 25th March 4:00pm, Friday 27th March 1:45pm, Tuesday 14th April 4:00pm, Wednesday 15th April 9:00am

Closing date: Monday 20th April 9am

Interviews will be held on Monday 27th April 2026

Supporting letters are to be no more than 2 sides of A4.

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Source: UK Teaching Vacancies Service (teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.