EYFS Phase Leader

Linthorpe Community Primary School

Roman Road

Linthorpe

Middlesbrough

TS5 6EA

Telephone: 01642 885222

Required for September 2026

EYFS Phase Leader

Head Teacher:             Mrs G Mitchell

Job Title                        EYFS Phase Leader

Salary:                         M1 – UPS3 plus TLR2C (£7686)

Contract Status:         Permanent and full time

Linthorpe Community Primary School is proud to be a highly regarded and ambitious school with a warm, inclusive ethos and a long-established reputation for excellence. We are looking to appoint a skilled, passionate and driven EYFS Phase Leader to join our dedicated team and help shape the very earliest experiences of our learners.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner who is committed to giving every child the best possible start to their education and who can provide strategic, imaginative and impactful leadership across the Early Years Foundation Stage.

As part of this role, you will join the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to whole school development and strategic decision making. You will also work closely with us as partners of the Stronger Practice Hub, enabling you to be part of regional innovation, evidence-based practice and professional collaboration at the highest level.

As EYFS Phase Leader, you will:

• Provide inspirational leadership in our EYFS setting
• Ensure high‑quality provision that nurtures the development, wellbeing and achievement of all EYFS pupils
• Drive high standards in teaching, learning and assessment
• Support the development, wellbeing and professional growth of the EYFS team
• Ensure an enabling, nurturing and creative learning environment
• Contribute actively as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Support our collaboration with the Stronger Practice Hub to embed innovative and research informed practice
• Strengthen partnerships with families and the wider community

We warmly welcome applicants who:

• Are exemplary classroom practitioners with proven Early Years expertise
• Have experience leading others or are ready to take the next step
• Are committed to inclusive practice and meeting the needs of every child
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, colleagues and families
• Are reflective, innovative and excited by professional growth

We are proud to offer:

• A fantastic opportunity to join our strong team of passionate, professional, dedicated staff
• An ambitious and inspirational school vision for all
• Wonderful children who are eager, curious and demonstrate a love of learning
• Excellent leadership and professional development, including opportunities through the Stronger Practice Hub
•  A caring school community where wellbeing is valued
• A positive working culture where both staff and pupils thrive

• A highly reputable school with a strong track record of success
• A well-resourced Early Years environment designed to inspire learning

Visits to the school are encouraged at the available sessions detailed below. Please contact the school on the above number to confirm your attendance: 

Tuesday 17^th February at 3.30pm                             Thursday 19^th February at 3:30pm

Monday 2^nd March at 3.30pm

Closing date: 9:00am, Wednesday 4^th March

Interviews Tuesday 10^th March

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Please see further guidance here:

Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Linthorpe Community 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.  Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Application forms are available in school/school website www.linthorpeprimary.co.uk and should be returned to the school at the above address for the attention of Mrs Mitchell, Head Teacher. Alternatively, applications can be emailed to Mrs Jane Snook, Office manager at jane.snook@linthorpeprimary.co.uk