Early Years Phase Leader

Early Years Phase Leader

At Farnborough Grange, we are extremely passionate about providing our children with the best possible start to their education by providing them with all the tools they will need to achieve their full potential. As a Nursery and Infant School, we have the privilege of helping to shape our children’s view of education at the very beginning of their school career. We’re on a journey of school improvement, led by a really passionate SLT. We value both working hard and playing hard and are looking for the right fit for our team, where passion, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour are valued as much as experience.

If you are passionate about Early Years, enjoy responsibility and place children at the heart of everything you do,





then this could be an extremely exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking for a motivated and inspirational leader to join our staff team and to lead our Early Years Department – consisting of a large Nursery and two Reception classes. The successful candidate will have a Nursery class responsibility 4 days a week.

We have also advertised this job as a Nursery Teacher without leadership responsibility as we are keen to get the right person.

We reserve the right to interview upon application and recruit before closing date.

We are looking for someone who:

Will be an exemplar of consistent good practice as a Class Teacher, who consistently demonstrates all aspects of the Teacher Standards to a high standard.

Will be an effective Subject Leader, developing policy and leading the work of colleagues in your subject area to promote effective learning for all pupils.

Is able to coordinate the day-to-day management of the EYFS Team and be responsible for communication within the team.







Will coordinate opportunities for working collaboratively across the EYFS Team, for example, to support learning during themed weeks/days.

Will maintain a regular overview of the progress children in your team are making, ensuring all children are being supported and challenged appropriately

Will lead a staff team – training, supporting and coaching staff and appraising performance

Will be an effective member of the MLT, assisting the Headteacher in implementing positive changes for the benefit of the whole school and have the ability to deputise in their absence.

What we offer in return:

Wonderful children who are just beginning their educational journey, who have enquiring minds and a developing love of learning

A supportive community,





including the staff team who thrive on challenge and all have the children’s best interests at heart

Excellent CPD opportunities at both school level and on a wider Trust Level.

A supportive Multi-Academy Trust and Local Governing Committee who are all invested in the development of the school and the welfare of the children and the staff

Please see our applicant pack for more details about this role. Visits to our school highly recommended and warmly welcomed.

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment.

▶️ Early Years Phase Leader
🖊️ Farnborough Grange Nursery/Infant School
📍 Farnborough