EYFS Phase Leader - Windmill C of E Primary School

Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Windmill C of E Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated EYFS Phase Leader to join our motivated, friendly and professional team.

We are an exciting, diverse, inclusive and friendly school with a community of wonderful professionals working together to achieve the very best outcomes and experiences for our pupils; as such, this is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate.

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and creative leader to lead our Reception team. We are keen to find someone who has an excellent understanding of child development, and who is strongly committed to a team-working approach to school improvement.

We are looking for an experienced EYFS teacher who is:

• Passionate about Early Years education and understands how high-quality early experiences build strong foundations and shape lifelong learning.
• Experienced in leading practice within EYFS (or ready to make the step into leadership with proven impact).
• Able to evaluate, develop and implement a high quality EYFS curriculum.
• Skilled in creating rich, engaging, enabling and purposeful learning environments—indoors and outdoors.
• Understands the importance of language development and can demonstrate this through high quality interactions.
• 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.
• Able to develop an environment in which all children develop their resilience, independence and good learning behaviours

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.
• 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.
• Contribute to strategic planning and operational delivery as part of a leadership team

 In return, we offer:

• A supportive, collaborative, and friendly staff team.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing
• Opportunities to shape and influence our Early Years vision.
• A nurturing environment where play, creativity, and relationships sit at the heart of learning.
• A strong leadership team who are fully committed to your professional development.
• A TLR for leadership

In January 2024, our SIAMS inspection reported that 'In 'doing everything in love' Windmill C of E Primary School is transforming lives.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join a dedicated, friendly and supportive team who are very reflective and live out our school vision of ‘do everything in love’.

Our school is well placed for applicants from across West Yorkshire, we are situated very close to Junction 27 of the M62, close to Birstall Retail Park.

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact our School Business Support Officer, Sonya Archer, in the School office (01924 470555) to book a time. If you want to know more about us, have a look at our website: www.windmillcofeprimary.co.uk

Deadline for applications: Noon, Monday 18th May 2026

Applications can either be posted to the School directly or e-mailed to the office; office@windmillcofeprimary.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be subject to a Criminal Record Check via the DBS.

Application Form

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