EYFS Phase Leader – Shape Early Years Excellence in Islington

Step into a transformational leadership journey as our EYFS Phase Leader in the heart of Islington. This is your chance to inspire children at a crucial phase while shaping an ambitious, creative team. If you are a dynamic educator with a passion for early childhood development, committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, this outstanding school wants your expertise and vision to drive performance and culture forward.

As our EYFS Phase Leader, you’ll acquire unrivalled experience leading a forward-thinking team in a vibrant setting graded ‘Good to Outstanding’ by Ofsted. You’ll immerse yourself in a culture that’s relentlessly child-focused and values innovation, teamwork, and professional development. Our commitment to exceptional CPD, collaborative practice, and future-focused pedagogy means your leadership will have tangible, school-wide impact—on both children and staff. If you’re ready to take your own practice and your team’s outcomes to the next level, this is the environment to do it.

Key Highlights:

• EYFS Phase Leader – pivotal leadership role at a visionary school
• Outer London MPS/UPS: £37,870 – £56,154 per annum
• Based in thriving, creative Islington – excellent transport links
• Ofsted rating: Good to Outstanding – progressive and nurturing ethos
• Outstanding CPD, strategic coaching, leadership progression from day one
• Ideal for experienced UK-trained teachers, with strong EYFS expertise & QTS
• Sensory-rich classrooms, extensive outdoor spaces, modern EYFS resources

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading, motivating and developing the whole EYFS staff team daily
• Driving curriculum innovation and child-led learning across the phase
• Delivering outstanding teaching and modelling best EYFS practice
• Monitoring pupil progress, analysing data, and raising attainment
• Forging partnerships with parents, governors, and external specialists
• Crafting a culture of inclusion – SEN and EAL at the heart of your strategy

Ideal EYFS Phase Leader for this Islington School:

• UK-trained, with QTS and specialist EYFS leadership experience
• Track record of Good or Outstanding lesson observations and references
• Passionate about play-based, creative, and inclusive Early Years provision
• Ambitious, impact-driven, ready to influence whole-school development
• Excels in coaching, mentoring, and team-building

Why Join This Islington School?:

• Collaborative, supportive leadership with space for your ideas to thrive
• Inspirational colleagues all committed to a strong, unified school vision
• Regular, bespoke leadership CPD and clear career progression routes
• Positive, well-behaved children who are eager to learn and explore
• A culture of wellbeing, innovation, and diversity at every level – make a difference every day

Achieve meaningful impact as our EYFS Phase Leader in this exceptional Islington school, with a team and culture ready to support your leadership journey. Shortlisting now—seize the moment and elevate your career in Early Years leadership!

How to Apply

Seize your chance to step into a pivotal EYFS Phase Leader or Primary School Teacher role in Islington—opportunities are filling up quickly! If you’re ready to shape young learners’ futures and join a forward-thinking team, submit your application now. Interviews are underway, so don’t wait—make your move today and stand out from the crowd!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving North London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!