Early Years Lead – EYFS Leadership (Maternity Cover)

St Leonard's Primary School; Stafford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Leonard's Primary School is seeking an outstanding Early Years Leader to guide our Nursery and Reception during a maternity cover. This is a full-time post with leadership responsibilities and weekly release time to support the role.

Salary £38,400 - £52,835 per annum. The position is required from 22 February 2027. Visits to the school are encouraged as part of the recruitment process to meet the team and see our thriving settings.

Qualifications

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with Early Years experience.
• Have subject leadership experience and show impact.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Commit to raising standards and closing achievement gaps.
• Be prepared to participate in all aspects of school life.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Early Years provision across Nursery and Reception.
• Provide leadership and oversight during the maternity cover period.
• Develop and support teaching practice with weekly release time.
• Contribute to school development and improvement alongside the wider team.

Skills

Outstanding classroom practitioner

Early Years experience

Subject leadership

EYFS understanding

Job description

St. Leonard's Primary School is seeking an outstanding Early Years Leader to guide our Nursery and Reception during a maternity cover. This is a full-time post with leadership responsibilities and weekly release time to support the role.

Salary £38,400 - £52,835 per annum. The position is required from 22 February 2027. Visits to the school are encouraged as part of the recruitment process to meet the team and see our thriving settings.