Are you a talented EYFS leader looking for a new challenge? In order to build capacity and drive school improvement, we are seeking to appoint a senior leader with a passion and deep knowledge of Early Years to drive this most vital aspect of our Academy to the next level of successful performance. For a suitably qualified candidate there will be the opportunity to develop the role to influence more widely across the Trust. We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and talented leader to the post of Leader of Early Years. In this role you will be working with a dedicated EYFS team to develop an outstanding offer for foundation age children at Maltby Manor Academy. The successful candidate will be a highly effective practitioner with the skills and attributes to lead a team of staff and drive improvement. If the successful candidate is suitably experienced, there is the potential for enhanced opportunities to be offered to support the development of EYFS practice across the Primary phase of the Trust. As Leader of Ealy Years, you will be committed to supporting our ambition to secure high levels of attainment and progress for all our young people through delivering exceptional experiences from a child’s first moment in school. As Leader of Early Years at Maltby Manor Academy, the person appointed will be working as part of the Senior leadership team of a highly inspirational and ambitious Academy, which strives for excellence in all it does in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for its pupils. The Maltby Learning Trust is a successful and highly collaborative partnership of local schools committed to raising the educational ambitions of the communities it serves. As part of the Trust, we can offer the successful candidate a variety of opportunities for development and progression across all phases. Are you someone who: · Who can influence practice and establish exceptional learning experiences? · Can coach and model exemplary pedagogy in the classroom? · Can develop and deliver strategic plans for improving education across the EYFS setting? · Is committed to developing a culture of CPD and collaboration? · Has the energy and enthusiasm to engage staff and pupils? · Can champion change and think differently? The successful candidate will be: · An outstanding EYFS practitioner and leader, who secures excellent progress and attainment by exciting and inspiring learners through their innovative practice. · An ambitious and enthusiastic professional who is committed to raising standards for all. · A dedicated team player who is willing to contribute to leadership in their own Academy and beyond. · A positive individual who is able to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas. In return we will offer: · Inspirational learning spaces, which inspire exceptional teaching and learning. · Excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive and continuous programme of personalised ‘Professional Learning and Development’ (PLD) · An excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven, and supportive staff. Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school to make an appointment through infomaltbymanoracademy or via telephone on 01709 813300. Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check For further information please contact infomaltbymanoracademy. The 'Role Description' and 'Person Specification' can be accessed from this link: Maltby Learning Trust - careers