Ford Primary School are looking to appoint an Early Years Lead to cover a period of maternity. As a proud member of the Learning Academies Trust, we are looking for a dedicated and collaborative professional to join our Senior Leadership Team. With a strong family ethos at the heart of everything we do, our school is a place where children feel valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential.

Our staff are truly committed to improving the life chances of all of our children and do so with energy, positivity and kindness. If you are a leader who is ready to make a difference to our children alongside being part of what makes our school a very special place to work, we would love to hear from you. 

Candidates should have:

·       Successful experience of early years leadership

·       Understanding of child development

·       Understanding of high-quality teaching and learning strategies in the EYFS, and    

         the ability to model this for others and support others to improve

·       Enthusiasm to work collaboratively with LAT colleagues and Early Years leads

The priority focus of this role remains EYFS, with KS1 responsibilities positioned as strategic oversight, influence and support rather than operational management.

This maternity cover role would particularly suit an aspirant leader seeking experience at the next stage of their leadership journey, working closely with SLT and developing strategic influence across phases.

About the School

Ford Primary School is a very popular, one form entry in the heart of Plymouth. With around 210 children from Nursery to Year 6, we pride ourselves on being a family centred school, with many of parents and grandparents having attended.

Plymouth is our main focus, our curriculum is designed to inspire and engage our children, supporting them through music, art, PE and many other subject areas. We strive to ensure our children have a number of core values, such as to be caring and respectful, all of which will help them in their future lives.

With a fantastic team, great children and an engaging community, we aim to ensure every child can achieve their potential and reach for the stars!

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact HR on the number below.

01752 567661

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent.  Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.