Early Learning Lead - Grange Farm Primary School

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Grange Farm School in Coventry invites applications for an Early Learning Lead to join the Leadership Team from January 2027. The post focuses on developing high-quality Early Years provision in Reception and ensuring smooth progression into Key Stage 1, working with colleagues across Year 1.

You will model excellence in teaching, lead curriculum development in the Early Years, and support staff and learners.

Qualifications

• Clear vision for early childhood learning and curriculum development.
• Experience delivering an engaging Early Years curriculum.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff within a school leadership context.

Responsibilities

• Model excellence in teaching and learning in the Early Years.
• Lead and monitor progress in Reception with a focus on progression to Year 1.
• Collaborate with staff to raise achievement and oversee phase development.

Job description

Early Learning Lead - Grange Farm Primary School

Grange Farm School, CV3 6NF

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

Salary Range: TMS/UPS (dependent on experience) + TLR2

Working Hours: 25

Job Category: Schools/Academies - Teaching Roles

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Grange Farm for somebody to join the Leadership Team as Early Learning Lead from January 2027. Grange Farm are looking for somebody who has a clear vision, passion for early children's learning and a track record of success of delivering an engaging curriculum in the Early Years environment. The successful candidate will have the responsibility of modelling excellence in teaching and learning and curriculum development in Reception, alongside leading and managing the educational progress of all children in Reception and all staff in the phase.

Alongside overseeing the development of Reception at Grange Farm, the successful candidate will also have responsibility for ensuring strong foundations that are taught in Reception continue into Key Stage 1. The successful candidate will work closely with staff in Key Stage 1, particularly Year 1 staff.

We are looking for somebody who:

• Can work as part of the Leadership Team to put children at the heart of decision making.
• Is able to demonstrate excellent teaching within Early Years.
• Is knowledgeable and passionate about the Early Years and Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Has a strong commitment to raising achievement.
• Can inspire, motivate and excite children and staff.
• Thinks strategically in order to lead a key area.

Our commitment as Senior Leaders for the successful candidate would be:

• An SLT that wishes to empower school leaders.
• Commitment to your professional development.
• Dedicated management time to fulfil your extra responsibilities.

Who are we looking for?

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.