Federation Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) – Lead Teacher

We are looking for a EYFS Lead Teacher (Reception based) to join us at The Growth Learning Collective based at Rotherfield Primary School.

The role of EYFS Lead Teacher will have a major impact on the children’s lives through delivering high quality teaching and learning. We are looking for someone who will:

• Model exemplary teaching in the EYFS, particularly in the teaching of early reading, writing and maths
• Work with the SLT to develop and implement EYFS policies, lead EY team meetings, manage resources, and contribute to the school’s overall improvement plan
• Support the SLT in tracking pupil progress across the EY phase, analyzing data to identify trends and implementing interventions to close achievement gap
• Build strong relationships with parents/carers and manage smooth transitions for children into Key Stage 1
• Is committed to improving children’s lives through education - and shows resilience and commitment to this challenge
• Have a commitment to professional growth- wanting to do things better all the time
• Have compassion for our children, some of whom have real challenges in their lives (domestic violence, poverty, parental mental health needs)

Visits to the school are actively encouraged please contact the school office to arrange a time.

Salary: Open to Main scale teachers or UPS. No ECTs. This role comes with 0.5 days per week out of class to carry out leadership duties.

This advert will close Midday Thursday 23rd April. Candidates who wish to visit, we can host visits before and after shortlisting. Please contact Nia, via the school office. Interviews – WB 27/04/2026, however on receipt of applications we may invite candidates to interview sooner. These will take place here at the school.

Our community is rich in culture, heritage and diversity, and we want our team to reflect that. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you share our values and want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

The Growth Learning Collective ensures safeguarding is a priority, as such this post is subject to enhanced DBS, online checks and other safeguarding clearances.

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Source: UK Teaching Vacancies Service (teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.