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EYFS Phase Leader

Job details
Posting date: 19 March 2026
Salary: £37,870.00 to £56,154.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 April 2026
Location: NW4 4BT
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: EYFSPHASELEADER-260319-2198

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Summary

EYFS Phase Leader – Champion Early Excellence in Vibrant Barnet

Outstanding opportunity: Are you an innovative, motivated primary teacher who dreams of leading at the very forefront of Early Years education? This EYFS Phase Leader position in dynamic Barnet is your fast track to transforming young lives, working in a school where high standards, warmth, and creativity ignite every day. We are seeking an exceptional EYFS Phase Leader with vision, drive, and a tireless passion for empowering both children and staff. If you are ready to shape an ambitious Early Years environment and inspire a dedicated team, we want to hear from you.

Join a Barnet school renowned for nurturing the whole child and delivering remarkable outcomes across the Early Years. As our new EYFS Phase Leader, you'll orchestrate a learning culture underpinned by innovation, teamwork, and high expectations. Expect to be challenged, supported, and celebrated as you further your leadership journey. You'll flourish in a school rated Good by Ofsted, where staff development is a cornerstone, resources are second to none, and a rich CPD pathway awaits.

Key Highlights:
• EYFS Phase Leader with real impact and autonomy
• Outer London MPS/UPS (£37,870 • £56,154) per year – performance rewarded
• North Barnet location, easily accessible and family friendly
• Ofsted: Good, with Outstanding features and a reputation for progress
• Bespoke CPD from internal specialists and external partners
• Powerful career advancement – be part of the school’s SLT
• Exceptional, newly refurbished early years environment and resources
• Perfect for experienced Early Years Teachers ready to lead and inspire

What You'll Be Doing:
• Leading and mentoring the EYFS team to deliver exemplary practice
• Analysing data and refining early years provision for every child’s success
• Designing creative, play-based curriculum enhancements
• Safeguarding and promoting wellbeing at the heart of early learning
• Partnering with parents, staff, and external agencies for holistic support
• Modelling outstanding classroom teaching and driving consistency

Ideal "EYFS Phase Leader" for this Barnet School:
• UK-trained primary teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Minimum of Good in recent teaching references; Outstanding highly valued
• Proven experience in Early Years Foundation Stage leadership or aspiration to lead
• Impact-driven, reflective, and passionate about nurturing both children and colleagues
• Creative thinker who thrives in a collaborative, ambitious team
• ECTs with exceptional Early Years skills welcomed if aspiring to rapid progression

Why Join This Barnet School?:
• Innovative, inclusive vision from a forward-thinking SLT
• Unrivalled peer support and leadership mentoring programme
• Outstanding, modern Early Years facilities and outdoor spaces
• Strong staff wellbeing commitment and balanced workload ethos
• Whole-school culture that celebrates initiative, creativity, and difference
• Rapid progression and recognition for ambitious leaders

Take the lead, shape the future: This EYFS Phase Leader opening in Barnet offers unmatched scope to develop as a leader and make your mark on young learners’ journeys. Don’t miss out—apply now and become part of a school where your leadership transforms lives from day one.

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