EYFS Teacher and Phase Lead EYFS

Job title: Class Teacher, Phase Leader and member of the Leadership Team

Salary scale: TLR 2a

Responsible to: Headteacher

Responsible for: EYFS teaching team & effectiveness of provision

Line managed by: Headteacher

This is a challenging and important post requiring a teacher of the highest calibre. The successful candidate must have the ability to support and work with the Headteacher and SLT in all aspects of school improvement with key responsibility to develop and sustain effective practice in EYFS. This post includes a class based teaching role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To carry out the duties of a school teacher as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.

To support, hold accountable, develop and lead the teaching team in order to secure high quality teaching, the effective use of resources and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in EYFS.

To work in close collaboration with the Headteacher in whole school development:

• Actively support the vision, ethos and policies of the school and promote high levels of achievement throughout



• To take a leading role in raising standards, improving quality of teaching and staff development focused particularly on children in EYFS



• In partnership with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, monitor the quality of teaching and children's progress and attainment in EYFS



• Contribute to the school's organisation and overall strategy of the school



• Report to Governors as appropriate.


General Duties and Responsibilities

• To be an active member of the school Leadership Team and to play a significant role in partnership with the Headteacher in reviewing whole-school policies and practice



• Act as "critical friend" and provide effective professional challenge and support to the Leadership Team



• To assume responsibility for particular aspects of the school's functioning



• To play a full part in developing further equal opportunities in the school



• To promote a positive image of the school and the achievements of its pupils



• To support the development of behaviour for learning, including the implementation of the school's behaviour policy.


Teaching and Learning

• Exemplify and share best practice across the school



• To model, coach and team teach alongside colleagues to develop highly effective practice, such as effective, engaging teaching, modelling new concepts, classroom management and discipline



• Model positive behaviour management and restorative approaches to managing conflict



• To monitor all aspects of the curriculum alongside the Headteacher and SLT.



• Work with other professionals (both internally and externally) to ensure the use of comparative data and pupils' prior attainment, to establish benchmarks and set targets for and direct rapid improvement



• Develop and implement action plans to inform and address areas for improvements


Staff Management and Development

• Where appropriate, to lead INSET for teachers and support staff on a range of relevant issues relevant to teaching and learning



• To assist in the recruitment, selection, induction and development of staff



• To demonstrate a commitment to his/her own continuing professional development and that of all staff



• To be involved in assessing the professional development needs of staff



• To be involved, with the SLT, in planning, implementing and evaluating a broad and balanced curriculum



• As a member of the Leadership Team, share whole school responsibility for the pastoral care of pupils and staff focused particularly in EYFS



• Ensure staff are well informed about all aspects of school life in order to promote good communication and high morale



• Lead by example and encourage the practice of working as a strong team.



• Ensure that a professional demeanour and attitude is maintained by all staff in your team



• Mentor trainees, newly qualified teachers and support the induction of new staff


Leadership Responsibilities

• To be actively involved in the ongoing School Development Plan and arrangements for its evaluation in terms of its effect on school improvement and raising standards



• To lead and co-ordinate assessment information across EYFS & EYFS in order to ensure consistent and accurate judgements of pupil performance



• To present a coherent and accurate account of pupil and team performance in a form appropriate to a range of audiences, including Governors, the local community, and OfSTED.



• To work in collaboration with the Governing Body on issues of school improvement particularly focused on EYFS



• To play a full part in developing and enhancing relationships between the school, pupils, parents, external agencies and the local community.



• Be a strong advocate for change and champion school improvement.


Administrative Responsibilities

• Be aware of and respond appropriately to any health and safety, Child Protection and


Safeguarding issues raised by staff, children, families or the community

• Ensure that you remain up to date on developments and issues with regard to the leadership and curriculum of the school



• Take on any additional responsibilities that might from time to time be determined by the Headteacher, as consistent and reasonable to your job duties.