Early Years Foundation Stage Leader - St George’s C E Primary School

Telford & Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St George’s C E Primary School is seeking an exceptional Early Years Foundation Stage Leader to join our team in January 2027. The successful candidate will be an outstanding EYFS practitioner and a strong team player who embraces the school’s Christian ethos.

Applicants should demonstrate progression in professional development within Early Years. We offer a welcoming staff team and enthusiastic, well-behaved children.

Qualifications

• EYFS leadership experience or potential
• Evidence of continued professional development in Early Years

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Early Years Foundation Stage provision.
• Work as part of a strong team to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Support the school's Christian ethos and ensure safeguarding best practices.

Job description

Early Years Foundation Stage Leader

Permanent

Teacher Mainscale or Upper Payscale (depending on experience) plus TLR2 £3527 payment

The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an excellent early Years Foundation Stage Leader to join our team in January 2027.

We are looking for an ambitious, talented and inspiring teacher who is an outstanding practitioner. They will be a great team player and will embrace St George’s distinctive and Christian ethos. The successful candidate will be an experienced EYFS teacher with evidence of continued professional development in Early Years.

For more detailed information, please refer to the attached Job description and Personal Specification.

We can offer you enthusiastic, well-behaved, and friendly children as well as a great team of staff.

We would welcome and encourage visits to our school. Please contact the school on 01952 387750 or email [e-mail] to book a convenient time.

St George’s C E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check at an Enhanced Level.

We also complete an online search of all candidates as part of our safer recruitment, short-listing process.

Closing Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026 9.00am

Interview Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026

Attached documents

• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Application Form
• Application Notes