EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION LEAD, KERESLEY NEWLAND ACADEMY

The Futures Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Extensive professional development

Career pathways across the Trust

Teacher/Local Authority Pension Scheme

Online retail discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Family Friendly policies

Flexible Working Arrangements

Job summary

Keresley Newland Academy seeks an exceptional practitioner to support the Headteacher on its improvement journey, with a clear focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage. You will lead with confidence, promote our vision, and drive outcomes for all pupils through strong, motivational leadership.

Visits from interested candidates are warmly welcomed; the role sits within The Futures Trust, offering extensive professional development, pension schemes, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS/PGCE and eligibility to teach in the UK.
• Experience leading EYFS development and school improvement.
• Strong communication and motivational leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Headteacher and Governors in driving school improvement.
• Lead and develop EYFS practice to improve outcomes.

Skills

EYFS

Leadership

Curriculum development

Education

QTS / PGCE

Leadership qualification

Job description

Keresley Newland Academy is a thriving school that is committed to Building Brighter Futures for all of their students.

Every decision we make is about the young people we serve, their learning experience and their personal development. We are looking to expand our team of talented professionals who excel in their field to help us on the next phase of our exciting journey.

Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional practitioner to support Keresley Newland Academy on the next phase of its improvement journey.

The successful candidate will support the Headteacher and Governors in actively promoting our vision and ethos in every aspect of school life. They will provide strong and motivational leadership to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils at Keresley Newland Academy, focusing on the EYFS.

The role offers an opportunity to work with dedicated colleagues, a supportive governing body and education and support professionals across The Futures Trust.

We warmly welcome visits from interested candidates.

Benefits – Enhancing Working Lives

• Competitive rates of pay
• Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust
• Career pathways across the Trust
• Teacher/Local Authority Pension Scheme
• Online retail discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
• Flexible Working Arrangements

www.thefuturestrust.org.uk/why-work-for-the-futures-trust

Closing Date

Wed 21st Oct 2026

The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and online check.