EYFS Leader (with Phonics Lead Role) - High Bank School

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

High Bank J I & N School

Hours

32.5 hours, Full time

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Eighth Avenue, Liversedge WF15 8LD

Position type

Permanent

Grade

MPS/UPS

Salary

MPS/UPS

Advert Wording

High Bank JIN School is a warm, ambitious, and nurturing primary school at the heart of the Liversedge community. We are proudly inclusive, deeply child‑centred, and committed to giving every pupil the best possible start in life. As we continue to develop an exceptional Early Years provision, we are seeking an inspiring, enthusiastic, experienced or aspiring EYFS Leader to join our team.

We are looking for a brilliant teacher and leader who is:

• Passionate about Early Years education and understands how high-quality early experiences shape lifelong learning.
• Experienced in leading practice within EYFS (or ready to make the step into leadership with proven impact).
• Skilled in creating rich, engaging, and purposeful learning environments—indoors and outdoors.
• Able to lead, coach, and inspire a dedicated team with positivity and clarity.
• A reflective practitioner who is constantly striving to develop their practice.
• Committed to working in partnership with families and the wider school community.
• Driven by inclusion, high expectations, and the belief that every child can thrive.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have extensive experience working within the EYFS in a Primary School Setting.
• Have a deep understanding of the EYFS curriculum and framework and be able to lead its development across the provision.

Have knowledge of and/or leadership of Early Reading strategies and systemic synthetic phonics programmes (Little Wandle or equivalent).

Be confident, flexible, resilient and solution-focused.

Build positive relationships with staff, external colleagues, pupils and families.

Commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In Return, We Offer

• A supportive, collaborative, and friendly staff team.
• Curious, enthusiastic children who love to learn.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Opportunities to shape and influence our Early Years vision.
• A nurturing environment where play, creativity, and relationships sit at the heart of learning.
  
  

If you are an energetic educator, committed to helping children make progress in every lesson, every day, we would like to hear from you.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Come and see how wonderful our children are for yourself! Please contact the Business Manager Adrienne Hatfield at

To apply, please complete the attached application form, including a personal statement that details how your experience and knowledge meets the Employee Specification. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th April 2026.

Shortlisting will occur thereafter with interviews week commencing 20th April 2026.

High Bank JIN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS checks including Children’s Barred List.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

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Closing date

15 April 2026, 11:55 PM

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