Please note, this role is across a cluster of schools for the GLF Trust team, and not solely for Southgate Primary School. 

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with a proven track record in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to join our curriculum and pedagogy cluster team on a part time basis for 3 days a week. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic development of the Trust’s education strategy and aims.

As a Cluster EYFS Lead, you will:

• Implement an ambitious, high-quality, evidence-based curriculum for all children in EYFS across a cluster of schools.
• Embed Trust-wide pedagogical approaches and support school leaders to raise standards and improve outcomes for our youngest learners.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure schools are equipped and trained in the new curriculum and supporting pedagogies.
• Focus on improving outcomes for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged.
• You will have the chance to influence practice across multiple schools, coach and develop leaders, and contribute to a culture of excellence in early years education.

The role will be across a cluster of schools primarily in the Caterham, Redhill, Crawley and Horsham area (Surrey and West Sussex) and will involve regular travel between schools within your cluster. There will also be a requirement from time to time to travel to our Head Offices in Banstead and Earlsfield, as well as other GLF Schools where needed.

Apply now to join a forward-thinking Trust and make a real difference in early years education across our schools.

What we are looking for

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Teacher-trained with Qualified Teacher Status and extensive EYFS teaching experience (Reception and Nursery).
• Experienced in leadership and school improvement, with a strong understanding of EYFS statutory frameworks and child development.
• Skilled in coaching and professional development, able to inspire and empower others.
• Knowledgeable about SEND and inclusive practices, with a commitment to improving outcomes for all children.
• Flexible and adaptive, ready to travel across a cluster of schools and work collaboratively within a dynamic team.

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 16,000 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 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

The Details

Start Date: ASAP (we are mindful of school notice periods, and a start after February half term or Easter holidays may be appropriate)

Salary: L6 – L10 (Fringe)

Hours: 3 days a week (0.6) 

Contract type: Permanent

Close date: 2nd December 12pm

Interview date: 8th December  

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.