Primary Teacher and EYFS Lead

About The Role

Reports to: Principal

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Location: White City, West London
Contract: Permanent, Full time
 
We're seeking an inspiring EYFS Lead to drive excellence in early years education. This is a pivotal leadership role combining outstanding classroom practice with strategic responsibility for EYFS provision across the academy. Interviews will be done on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a coherent, ambitious and inclusive EYFS curriculum aligned to Ark’s framework and statutory guidance
• Create a language-rich, stimulating learning environment that promotes curiosity, independence and purposeful play
• Promote strong outcomes across all areas of learning, including communication and language, early literacy and mathematics
• Line manage EYFS staff, including teachers and support staff, providing clear expectations, regular feedback and professional guidance
• Ensure statutory requirements, safeguarding expectations and health and safety standards are consistently met

Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all students in a challenging classroom environment
• Knowledge of the national primary education system, the primary curriculum, particularly the English and maths programme
• Proven experience of high-impact teaching and learning in EYFS
• Strong understanding of child development, early language acquisition and play-based pedagogy
• Experience embedding strong routines, behaviour expectations and positive learning culture

Qualification Criteria:

• Qualified to degree level or above
• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Right to work in the U.K.

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at  About Us
We are a primary school and nursery offering a great education for local children of White City. Our school opened in September 2023, bringing together Ark Swift Primary Academy and Ark Burlington Danes Primary Academy to create one, two-form entry school.