Early Years Lead Teacher

Early Years Lead Teacher

About this Role

Early Years Lead Teacher

Full Time | Permanent

Start Date: January 2027

Salary: MPS/UPR + TLR 2a (£3527) pay award pending

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding, inspirational, and dedicated Early Years (EYFS) Lead to join our thriving school. This position is available to start from January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years practitioner and leader to shape and develop our Reception provision, ensuring every child benefits from an ambitious, nurturing, and enriching start to their educational journey.

The successful candidate will:

Have a positive attitude and be an excellent teacher and leader, passionate about making a real difference to the lives of our children.

Create an engaging, vibrant classroom environment that nurtures young learners.

Have high expectations for children’s achievement, behaviour and demonstrable excellent classroom practice.

We are a Values Based school where - Every individual, Every achievement and Every moment matters. We are looking for a passionate, experienced early years teacher who is ready to take the next step in their career or bring their existing leadership experience to our exceptional school community. You will be an inspirational educator with a child-centred approach, a commitment to excellence, and a genuine desire to help every pupil flourish.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the learning, curriculum, and progress in Reception, providing clear feedback and support.

Use data and research-informed practice to improve pupil progress and outcomes, driving excellence and delivering the School's strategic vision.

Support curriculum development and assessment for learning, ensuring a broad, engaging, and memorable curriculum.

Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and equality in all aspects of school life

Lead and support the induction, mentoring, and professional development of EYFS staff.

Build strong partnerships with parents, ensuring effective communication regarding pupil achievement, wellbeing, and development.

We Offer:

A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team

A strong commitment to staff development and wellbeing

Opportunities for further leadership progression

A positive, inclusive school culture focused on continuous improvement.

Free Breakfast and Afterschool Club if your child/ren attend the school.

This is a full-time permanent position.

Visits to the school are welcome, after school hours, and can be arranged by emailing the heads - [email removed]

Please see our information pack for an insight into Teaching at Bramingham Primary School

Ofsted, March 2023, "Leaders, including governors, have taken effective action to bring about some significant changes in the school. In doing so, leaders have listened to staff and considered the impact of decisions on their well-being. Leaders have also made changes to key policies, such as amending the marking policy, to reduce workload wherever possible."

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a tour please email [email removed]

Closing Date: 12 October 2026 at 09.00 am

Interview Date: 19 October 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.