EYFS class teacher and phase leader

We are seeking to appoint an experienced early years class teacher with responsibilities for leading EYFS at Red Hill Primary School. This role will be class based and the successful candidate will take on phase leadership responsibilities and be part of the school’s wider leadership team. Please see the attached Phase Leader Job Description in addition to the attached job description for a Class Teacher. This role is from September, but candidates should note that our INSET days take place on 27th and 28th August and the successful candidate will be expected to start the role then.

You will:

• Be able to lead by example as an exemplary classroom practitioner;
• Be an effective communicator and team builder;
• Have high expectations of staff and pupils and the vision to build a cohesive school community;
• Be committed to the delivery of the highest standard of teaching and learning across The Pioneer Academy, including the professional development of our staff.

In return, we can offer you strong support both within the school and within the Trust, and the opportunity for your continued professional development, including access to professional coaching and access to NPQs. In addition, we offer:

• Friendly and dedicated staff teams who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in their local community.
• High quality development and training.
• Weekly meetings with experienced, nurturing mentors.
• Excellent CPD opportunities beyond your training and ECT years.
• Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including speakers from the EEF.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in SEND, assessment and safeguarding.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

Red Hill Primary School is a 3 and a half form entry school within The Pioneer Academy. Our motto is ‘Building Bright Futures’. This is in line with our aim of giving our children the skills and experiences to help them become creative, intelligent, resilient, happy and resourceful members of our community. We are an Ofsted rated Good school with Outstanding features.

Red Hill Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: Red Hill Primary School - Home and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification for the Phase Leader role. Applications should be submitted via My New Term. CVs that are submitted via email will not be accepted.

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to complete a self declaration and criminal disclosures declaration prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2025 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2025 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy is attached for reference.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY. AND SUITABLE CANDIDATES MAY BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.