Reception Teacher & Early Years Phase Lead

About us and the role Avanti Meadows Primary School is seeking an experienced and committed Reception Teacher & Early Years Phase Lead to lead our Early Years team and drive high standards across the phase. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about early education and able to inspire colleagues through excellent classroom practice, effective collaboration and professional development. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will play a central role in securing strong outcomes, consistent practice and an exceptional experience for every child. As an excellent classroom practitioner and supportive phase leader, you will help create a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued and motivated to learn. You will lead the development of teaching and learning across the Early Years phase, using assessment, observation and effective practice to ensure every child makes strong progress from their starting point. You will also support and develop colleagues, promote collaboration and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement across the school, with high expectations for pupils’ wellbeing, development and achievement. School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time. What will you do? Lead and manage the Early Years phase, ensuring consistently high-quality teaching, learning, assessment and outcomes for all pupils, with a strong focus on inclusion, progress and attainment. Provide effective leadership and support to phase staff, modelling excellent classroom practice, developing colleagues’ teaching, promoting professional development and ensuring consistency in planning, assessment and behaviour approaches. Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment in Reception, maintaining high expectations for behaviour, independence, wellbeing and achievement while safeguarding all children. Work collaboratively with the senior leadership team, colleagues, parents and carers, governors, the Avanti Schools Trust and external agencies to promote pupils’ wellbeing, support effective transition and contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school. Monitor and evaluate standards across the phase through observation, assessment, moderation and data analysis, using evidence to identify priorities, provide appropriate support and drive continuous improvement. What are we looking for? Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant subject or allied subject QTS qualified Ability to influence the quality of teaching and learning. Vision aligned with the Avanti Schools Trust’s emphasis on educational excellence coupled with embedded character development and spiritual insight; having high aspirations and high expectations of self and for others. Able to work within the framework of the Trust’s Ethos Hand- book Be able to demonstrate outstanding classroom practice and articulate what constitutes effective teaching and learning within your phase. Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.