EYFS or Key Stage 1 Leader

Whether you are an excellent Early Years Practitioner or Ambitious Key Stage 1 teacher we would love to hear from you and have you join our team. As part of St Christopher’s Trust, we have a proven track record of supporting teachers to progress in their careers. Whether you want to develop as an exceptional classroom practitioner or aspire to a deputy or headship role, our Trust career pathways can help you achieve your goals.

At Ladysmith Infants we aspire to be a centre of excellence for early education and are on a clear improvement journey. As a school we are central to the local community. Our children love to learn, are confident and independent and a strength of our teaching and provision is the commitment of staff to enrich learning through first hand experiences. We have dedicated teaching spaces for Art, Music, ICT and DT. Our grounds are a hidden gem in the city with extensive forest school space and close partnerships with our Junior School. We are able to shape this role to be either in EYFS or Key Stage 1 to suit the right candidate who shares our high expectations.

We offer:

• Exceptional children who are articulate, happy and motivated to learn
• A happy, stable staffing team
• A commitment to your leadership development, which includes designated Year Leader days for us to work strategically together
• Research-driven CPD specifically tailored to our school’s needs
• Opportunities for future career development across our family of 21 schools within the St Christopher’s Trust

The successful candidate will:

• Have high expectations for themselves and all children
• Be emotionally intelligent
• Thrive on challenge
• Be dedicated to removing barriers to learning for pupils and a steadfast belief that every child can achieve
• Strong subject and pedagogical knowledge

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Applications should be submitted by 10am, Wednesday 22nd April 2026.

Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 5th May. Successfully shortlisted candidates will be asked to teach a lesson in their current school.

Tours to visit us are strongly recommended. Please book in with our admin team on 01392 349141.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.