About this role
Vacancy: EYFS Phase Leader
Start date: September
Contract details: Permanent
Proportion: 1.0
Range: MPR/UPR
FTE Salary: £32,916 - £51,048
Allowance: TLR 2b
About Us
Since joining Invictus Education Trust, Rufford Primary School has been on a journey of school improvement. We are now looking to recruit an EYFS Leader with high aspirations and standards for all stakeholders to further strengthen the progress made.
This will be an exciting opportunity for you to make an impact in a growing Trust. If you are someone who enjoys working at pace and adopts a flexible attitude to work, this could be the opportunity for you. The successful candidate must be able to rise to the operational and strategic challenge, as well as being able to communicate effectively with Governors, leaders and colleagues, enabling the best possible outcomes for children.
We are looking for an EYFS Phase Leader who:
· Has a proven track record of raising pupil attainment
· Is supportive of Rufford Primary and Invictus Education Trust’s values
· Is committed to working closely with school and trust leaders and their schools
· Will empower and inspire staff, promoting effective teaching and learning, developing the school’s ethos and encouraging innovation
· Will optimise the social and emotional development of children so they can become well rounded, caring individuals
· Will build upon good relationships within the school, across our trust, with parents and in the wider community
· Is committed to excellent safeguarding procedures
For an informal discussion, please contact Mrs Erica Tilley, Headteacher on: 01384 686717
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Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 9am
Interview date: Thursday 21st May 2026
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 202