Havering Schools Jobs
EYFS Lead
- Employer: Squirrels Heath Primary School
- Reference: SCH/26/334049
Squirrels Heath Primary School
Salisbury Road, Romford, RM2 5TP
Telephone No: 01708 446472
Email: office@squirrelsheathprimary.org.uk
Website: www.squirrelsheathprimary.org.uk
Head Teacher: Mrs Mary Shipton
EYFS Lead
Scale: TMS/UPR + TLR allowance
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Salary: £41,935 - £56,154 + TLR
Contract: Permanent
Start: September 2026
We are looking to recruit a new EYFS lead to join our Squirrels team. The successful candidate will have expertise and skills to drive improvement and will be a part of the Extended Leadership Team with responsibility for teaching, assessment, progress and transition. Sound knowledge of child development and the EYFS curriculum is essential.
Main Purpose:
The EYFS Lead will contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and school improvement planning. They will be responsible for teaching and learning in EYFS, ensuring high standards of attainment and behaviour. The successful candidate will be a role model, able to demonstrate best practice within the school. They will lead the practice of others through mentoring and coaching as well as inducting new members of staff. The EYFS Lead will promote strong communication with colleagues and good parental engagement.
The EYFS Lead will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a class teacher as well as lead a core subject area.
We are able to offer:
- Enthusiastic, well behaved pupils who are keen to learn
- A committed and hardworking team of colleagues
- An effective Governing Body and supportive school community
- Professional development for all staff including opportunities to work collaboratively to improve practice
Our Ofsted Report (2024) stated:
- Behaviour is a strength across the school. Relationships are warm and staff are supportive and encouraging
- Pupils benefit from the exceptional outdoor provision including a sensory garden and biodome
- The way the school develops pupils’ character is exceptional
- Pupils show a deep commitment to their education and enjoy sharing what they have learnt. In lessons, pupils ask thoughtful, relevant questions
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge. This is because the school prioritises subject specific training for teachers
We are a three form entry Primary school located in the London Borough of Havering and within easy reach of London. Our school is a warm, friendly and caring environment where each child is valued and feels part of the school community. Our staff work hard to promote the social, moral, cultural and physical development of all children so that by the end of Year 6, they are confident, motivated and successful learners who are respectful and considerate to the needs of others.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please call Louise Chappell, Office Manager, on 01708 446472 to arrange a visit.
Please apply online.
Closing Date: 24th April 2026 - 12pm
Interview Date: W/c 27th April 2026
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
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