EYFS Phase Leader

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PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

Start date: 1 January 2026 

We are looking for an experienced and committed primary teacher who has the knowledge, skills and understanding to lead Early Years. The successful candidate will be provided with phase responsibility and will receive dedicated release time to fulfil this role. In the first instance, this will be within EYFS, but in future this could develop to other year groups dependant on both experience and needs of the school. 

This is a real opportunity to make your mark and contribute to the development of learning in our school. 

Hardwick Primary offers an inspiring modern learning environment for children, nurtured by a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive school team who believe our pupils deserve the best and who consistently strive to make improvements to our outstanding school. We are proud of our school, our pupils, our team and our achievements and have big plans for the future. 

Have you the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of this large, ambitious, vibrant, inner-city multicultural school?

We are looking to appoint a creative, experienced and enthusiastic lead teacher who:

• has the vision, interpersonal skills and expertise to lead teaching and learning in Early Years
• is an outstanding teacher, with high expectations and standards and is able to use these to raise standards across a phase
• has a very good understanding of teaching English as an additional language
• has the ability to reflect on and develop their own practice and that of others
• is willing to play a key role in the development and delivery and enrichment of our curriculum
• is a well organised and proactive team player who will make a positive contribution to our school team. 

The successful candidate will enjoy:

• happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• working with a friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team
• outstanding facilities in our PFI building including the use of a school device
• opportunities to develop leadership skills and a commitment to your professional development. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks. 

To apply for this post, please complete the ‘Teachers Application Form’ (state on the application form the position you are applying for) and ‘References and Monitoring Form’. Please submit completed applications to admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk

Closing date: at 9am Friday 17^th October. Interview date : Wednesday 22^nd October.

Applicants are invited to visit the school on either 7^th or 14^th October at 4pm. Appointment only - please contact admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk. 

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, completion of a probationary period, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2023).

Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.