EYFS Teacher and Nursery Lead

Are you a passionate, inspiring early years professional looking to shape something truly special from the very beginning? Brenzett Primary School are opening a brand‑new nursery setting, and we are seeking a dedicated EYFS Teacher / Nursery Lead to help us create a warm, nurturing and exceptional early years environment from day one.

About the Role

As our EYFS Teacher/Nursery Lead, you will:

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of high‑quality learning experiences aligned with the EYFS framework
• Play a key role in establishing the culture, routines and standards of our new nursery which align with our school vision, values and priorities
• Support, mentor and inspire a team of early years practitioners
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, welfare and care
• Use observations and assessments to track progress and tailor learning opportunities
• Manage the administration of the nursery, including enrolment, finance and funding (training provided if required)

What We’re Looking For

You will be an enthusiastic, child‑centred educator with:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or EYTS/Early Years equivalent

A passion and commitment to ongoing professional development

A strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum

An understanding of and experience within KS1 and or KS2 (desirable)

Experience leading or mentoring a team (desirable)

Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills

A creative, nurturing approach to early years education balanced with an appreciation of the link between foundational skills and long term academic success

A commitment to inclusion, diversity and high‑quality practice

Excitement about helping to build and shape a brand‑new provision

A solutions-based approach to problem solving

What We Offer

A supportive, friendly and collaborative team as well as wonderful children

Recent Ofsted and SIAMs inspections which praised our school and team

Opportunities for ongoing CPD and career development

A beautiful, well‑resourced learning environment and grounds

A setting that values creativity, curiosity and child-led learning as well as an ambition that all children will reach their full potential

The exciting opportunity to be part of a brand‑new nursery from its very beginning

The opportunity to work and collaborate with our Trust’s Early Years network of practitioners

Experienced Year R practitioners to work with in building our new nursery provision

We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.

Brenzett Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to follow the relevant safeguarding procedures, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

All applications to be made via My New Term.