Be part of our creative and passionate team as we plan the next step on our journey, and Grow, Learn and Flourish within GLF Schools.
Your Opportunity
Applications are invited from passionate and dedicated teachers with EYFS experience to lead our highly motivated EYFS team. The successful candidate will relish the opportunity to develop and shape the EYFS provision in a nurturing and collaborative environment. All staff at Chestnut Park Primary School are committed to the development of the whole child and are passionate for our children to become independent thinkers and learners.
We are looking for someone who already has experience of leadership or is well prepared to take on their first leadership role. They will be able to confidently lead our Early Years provision through engaging with colleagues, building relationships and developing existing practice. They will ensure that throughout EYFS there are well planned, resourced and delivered lessons tailored to the needs of both the individual child and specific groups of learners.
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate will be:
- An inspirational leader with the vision and confidence to motivate others
- An excellent and creative classroom practitioner, with extensive EYFS experience, who models outstanding practice
- Enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude
- Effective in communication and inspires trust
- Passionate about children’s learning and welfare; putting them first in everything they do
About Chestnut Park Primary, part of the Chalklands Cluster
Chestnut Park is a modern school, built in 2016 and benefits from state-of-the-art technology within a purpose built environment.
Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Whyteleafe 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 42 academies or in our central team.
● Celebrating 10 years as 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
● 42 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 Local Government 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
Salary: Competitive rate
Start Date: September 2024 or asap
Closing date: 26th April 2024
Interview Date: 3rd May 2024
Interview date: rolling, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier.
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.