Phase Leader for Whole of Foundation Stage

Shorefields; Tendring; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking a dedicated Phase Leader for the Foundation Stage to enhance early years provision. This role offers both full-time and part-time options, providing the opportunity to lead a supportive team and positively impact children's outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess substantial EYFS experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to high expectations in education. Join a thriving community focused on developing talents and fostering growth.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Professional development opportunities

Impactful leadership role

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner with significant experience in EYFS.
• Strong understanding of early years pedagogy and assessment.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and management of the EYFS.
• Support and develop staff to ensure high-quality practice.
• Work closely with senior leaders for whole-school improvement.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

EYFS experience

Teaching commitment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Phase Leader for whole of Foundation Stage

Job Ref No. ECC5212-222S Position Type: Leader/Co-ordinator Pay Range: Mainscale/UPS with TLR1

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/03/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 12th/13th March tbc

Salary: Main Scale / UPS (dependent on experience) with a TLR1
Contract: Full time or Part time (3 days)
Start date: April or September 2026

Due the retirement of our long-standing Early Years Lead, White Hall Academy is seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated Early Years Foundation Stage Lead to take strategic and operational responsibility for the whole Foundation Stage.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner with a strong EYFS background to lead, develop and further strengthen early years provision across the academy.

The role

• Overall leadership and management of the EYFS, including curriculum, assessment and outcomes
• Supporting and developing staff to ensure consistently high-quality practice
• Working closely with senior leaders to contribute to whole-school improvement
• Ensuring safeguarding, welfare and statutory EYFS requirements are fully met

Teaching commitment:

• Full time: teaching commitment of two days per week
• Part time (three days): non-teaching leadership role

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with substantial EYFS experience
• Have strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a secure understanding of effective early years pedagogy and assessment
• Be committed to high expectations and improving outcomes for all children
• Thrive as part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Oversee SEN for the School Nursery

We can offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team
• Enthusiastic, motivated children who strive to live our Learning Pathways Trust values
• Strong professional support and development opportunities
• The chance to make a real impact in a key leadership role
• Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Tracy Baker on 01255 422825 or email [e-mail].

The Learning Pathways Academy Trust reserves the right to close the application process at any time.

Safeguarding Statement

In line with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates. These checks are undertaken to:

• Identify any issues that may call into question an applicant's suitability to work with children
• Verify employment history

Only information relevant to these purposes will be shared with the panel and will be discussed with candidates at interview before any recruitment decisions are made.

Information about the School

White Hall Academy is a large primary school at the heart of the local community. It is part of the Learning Pathways Academy Trust, which has partnership at the heart of its ethos. We are rated 'Good' by Ofsted and are now working towards 'Outstanding'. To help us achieve this we need exceptional staff.

The Learning Pathways Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer. All appointments are made subject to rigorous pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Tracy Baker
White Hall Academy
Melbourne Road, Clacton on Sea
Essex, CO15 3SP Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]