Early Years Foundation Stage Leader
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
03/03/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 19/03/2025 09:00
Salary:
£31,650 - £49,084 + £3,391 (TLR2C)
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Hartlepool
Further Information
Early Years Foundation Stage Leader - TLR2C (£3,391) – Permanent
West Park Primary School is part of Ad Astra Academy Trust
The school is seeking to appoint a dynamic, highly motivated and inspirational Early Years Foundation Stage Leader. This post will commence on 1st September 2025
This post is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to have experience of working in a leadership role. The right candidate will be an exceptional, passionate teacher who can lead by example. They will have the ability to inspire, motivate and support our pupils and staff and have a track record of raising standards and making an impact on teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will have the ability to coach and mentor members of the team in order to drive up standards within the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the wider school. They will also have an understanding of school improvement strategies, together with experience of leading curriculum developments.
The successful candidate will:
• Join a school with a highly supportive, warm, friendly and respectful ethos, and the drive and ambition to ensure that all members of staff achieve their full potential.
• Have the privilege of engaging with children who enjoy school and rise to the challenges it provides.
• Benefit from the wider professional opportunities available working for Ad Astra Academy Trust.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate that they are ready to take on a challenging post within this forward-thinking school and are asked to demonstrate their skills and experience that they will bring to the post. The successful candidate will need:
Experience of teaching in Early Years:
• Evidence of effective leadership of a subject, or aspect across the whole school,
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the Primary curriculum, including the Early Years Foundation Stage,
• Experience of coaching and/or mentoring staff.
A visit to the school is warmly welcomed and positively encouraged, please contact the school office on 01429 282090 to arrange a visit.
For an informal discussion about the position please contact Louise Sheffield, Headteacher on 01429 282090 or via louise.sheffield@westpark.adastraschools.org
West Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).
Requesting an application form
Application forms and further details are available via the Ad Astra website site: http://www.adastraacademytrust.com/careers/
Completed application forms to be emailed to recruitment@adastraacademytrust.com
Candidates must only apply using the application form provided; CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date – 9am Wednesday, 19th March 2025
Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 24th March
Please note
This job is closed for applications.