Goldthorn Park Primary School – Early Years Phase Leader

Job Reference: GPPL2

• Permanent

• Teachers Pay Scale plus TLR

• Full Time

• To start 13 April 2026 or sooner if possible

We are looking for an experienced class teacher to join our team at Goldthorn Park Primary School, to lead the Early Years Foundation Stage. The role will have a full-time class responsibility. The successful candidate will have previous subject or phase leader experience and be driven to improve learning and raise standards across the phase. You should be a committed teacher who has high expectations and believes that all children can and deserve to succeed.

As a class teacher and phase leader in our Trust you will:

·     Be an excellent, fully qualified teacher with an understanding of how to achieve high standards

·     Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

·     Believe that every child will succeed

·     Work effectively as part of the teams within school and across our Trust

·     Be driven to have high expectations of yourself and others

·     Have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills

We can offer:

·     A lively, enthusiastic and supportive team of colleagues

·     An energetic mix of pupils who are very proud of their schools

·     Excellent CPD alongside opportunities for career progression across the Trust

Elston Hall Learning Trust is dedicated to achieving the highest standards in education, striving for excellence in all areas of learning and ensuring that both pupils and staff are supported to reach their full potential. We invest in the professional growth of our people and offer various opportunities for professional development to help you continuously improve and advance in your career.

You will be part of a supportive community where teamwork and shared goals are highly valued. Our Trust fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for everyone.

The postholder must be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s and school’s policies and procedures in connection with Child Protection and Safeguarding.

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2026 9:00 AM

OBSERVATIONS: 5 & 6 FEBRUARY 2026

INTERVIEWS: TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2026

Please read our ‘recruitment information for candidates’ before making your application. Complete and return a teaching application form which can be found below in the downloads. Please name the file with your name and job reference and if possible save your application as a PDF document. Please return your completed application form to recruitment@ehlt.org.uk before the closing date. If you would prefer to complete a form on paper please return to Dawn Cooper, HR & Governance Leader, Elston Hall Learning Trust, C/O Goldthorn Park Primary School, Ward Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5ET.

Our commitment to the wellbeing and safeguarding of our young people

Elston Hall Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check along with other relevant employment checks including at least two satisfactory references, prohibition check for teaching staff, right to work in the UK and qualifications.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration form prior to interview and online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted applicants prior to interview where possible. If you would prefer us to not to do this, please indicate this and reasons on your application form.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The post holder must be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s and school’s policies and procedures in connection with Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Further information can be found on our Trust website including our Child Protection and Safeguarding policies, the reference form we use to obtain references, and our policy on the recruitment of ex-Offenders. www.elstonhallmat.co.uk