Position: Early Years Phase Leader and Class Teacher
Salary: Inner London Pay Scale plus TLR
Start date: April 2025 (or negotiable depending on notice periods)
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Reporting to: Head Teacher / Deputy Head Teacher
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone inspirational, dedicated, and motivated to become a
Early Years Leader here at St Thomas of Canterbury!
As Early Years Phase Lead you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team and ensure the smooth running of the Early Years unit.
We are looking for someone who:
- Qualified teacher with experience of teaching in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Experience of working with children with Special Needs
- Supports the aims and mission statement of this faith School
- Evidence of a clear vision about the future development of teaching and learning of within the EYFS
- Is an excellent role model
- Has experience of supporting the performance of others and leading a team
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills including diplomacy, resilience and strategic thinking
We can offer you:
- A happy, learning environment where everyone is valued.
- A highly motivated staff team and supportive parents.
- Children who enjoy learning and are motivated by enriching learning experiences.
- A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop professionally.
- Commitment to high quality professional development
- A supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body.
- A commitment to a good work/life balance
- A community with Christ at the centre.
- Excellent Employee Assistant Programme
St Thomas of Canterbury is a happy and vibrant school in the heart of Mitcham, with approximately 430 pupils. We encourage you to come and visit, meet our welcoming staff and children and experience the ’family feel’ we have here at St Thomas.
To arrange a visit to the school and an informal conversation with the Headteacher. Please call Jennifer Newton, School Business Manager on 020 8648 0869 ext.3
Closing date: Noon Wednesday 12th March 2025
Interviews: Week beginning 17th March 2025
This role is subject to the terms and conditions of STPCD (schools Teachers Pay and Conditions Document) This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, will be made before an appointment is confirmed.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. We reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
This job description will be reviewed at regular intervals and is subject to change as the needs of the school evolve.