Early Years Lead

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EYFS teacher or emerging leader who is ready to take the next step in their career.

We are looking for someone who is bold, innovative, and confident in bringing fresh ideas and real expertise to drive our Early Years provision forward. You will play a key role in shaping high‑quality learning experiences, ensuring that every child thrives, and leading our EYFS team with vision and purpose.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about early childhood education and excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

You will:

• Lead the Early Years team to deliver an exceptional, inclusive learning experience.
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment across our Early Years provision.
• Create inspiring indoor and outdoor environments that nurture independent, happy learners.
• Work closely with senior leaders to shape curriculum, pedagogy, and school-wide vision.
• Support and mentor staff, modelling best practice.
• Build strong, positive relationships with families and the wider community.

As a valued member of our team, you will play a vital role in the delivery of our curriculum with a commitment to raising standards. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to secure excellent provision and to engage our children in a love of learning.

Our ideal candidate will be a team player. You should have the ability to build positive relationships with pupils in order to support them to be successful, happy learners. You should also be committed to developing your own teaching practice and share the school’s high expectations for all pupils. For the majority of the teaching week, you will be working with your own class supported by our experienced associate staff team.

“St John’s is a special place and we need a special sort of person;

someone with sparkle in their eyes.”

School Councillor, Year 4

You will:

Be an experienced, passionate EYFS teacher with a deep understanding of child development

Have a strong track record of improving outcomes for young children

Be able to demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Be able to lead, inspire and motivate others with confidence and warmth

Be reflective, proactive, and able to work collaboratively with colleagues

Hold high expectations for all pupils and maintains an unwavering belief in their potential

Deliver interesting and inspiring lessons for your children, fostering a love of learning

Have the capacity to bring innovative ideas to the classroom

Play a fundamental role in shaping the direction and future of our children

Be part of a highly successful network of schools both locally and nationally

Receive bespoke training and support in order to be the very best teacher you can be

Be part of a Trust wide collaborative network

“Here at St John’s, within the context of Christian beliefs and practice, our children and their families always come first. We value our children’s feelings, creativeness and success in their learning equally, helping each child’s love of learning grow, whilst also developing their interior posture.”

Andrew Knight, Headteacher

You must:

Have a warm smile that makes every child feel special

Be able to make every child feel safe when their world outside school might not always feel that way

Have the fire in your belly that fuels your desire to help children to learn and grow

Be prepared to deal with the lump in your throat when the children make progress

Be able to laugh at some of the jokes our children share even though you don’t understand them or find them funny

Be prepared to feel loved, special and important to our children and their families

Be prepared to kick start your career to a flying start

“From the moment I walked in the door on my visit,

I knew this was the place I wanted to work.”

NQT

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