We are looking for an experienced and passionate EYFS Leader to join Whyteleafe Primary School on a part-time, temporary basis to cover maternity leave until December 2025. This is an out-of-class leadership role, providing the opportunity to shape and drive the Early Years provision, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our youngest learners. If you are a dedicated and inspiring practitioner with a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

This role is ideal for a highly experienced EYFS educator with strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, dedicated to maintaining excellence in early years education.

What we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
• Proven track record as a good or outstanding teacher
• Experience in leading professional development and supporting improvements in teaching and learning
• Strong data analysis skills to inform planning and enhance outcomes
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and support staff
• A commitment to continuous professional development, staying up to date with curriculum and teaching advancements
• Resilience, motivation, and a team-focused approach, aligning with the school’s values and vision
• A passion for early years education, ensuring the best outcomes for every child

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Whyteleafe Primary, part of the Chalklands Cluster

Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Whyteleafe Primary, our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School, and Hillcroft Primary School

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Scale: GLF Upper Pay Range 

Days per week: 60/100ths (3 days per week) - Mon-Weds preferred but can be flexible.

Contract type: Temporary (Maternity Cover) 

Closing Date: 21 March 2025

Interview date: Week Commencing 24th March

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.