Early Years Lead (maternity cover)

St Leonard's Primary School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St Leonard's Primary School is seeking an outstanding Early Years practitioner with leadership experience to drive high standards in a nurturing environment. The role focuses on EYFS practice, pupil progress, and close collaboration with staff and families.

The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of school life, modelling excellent teaching and behaviour expectations across the early years setting.

Qualifications

• Outstanding Early Years classroom experience required
• Strong leadership experience with evidence of impact
• Deep understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Commitment to raising progress and attainment and closing gaps
• Ability to work effectively, flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team
• High expectations of teaching, learning and behaviour

Responsibilities

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is inspirational, enthusiastic and passionate. Early Years classroom experience is essential.
• Have subject leadership experience and be able to evidence the impact of their leadership.
• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and translate this into effective practice.
• Be committed to raising standards of progress and attainment and closing gaps in learning.
• Be able to work effectively, flexibly and supportively as part of a team.
• Have high expectations of themselves and all pupils, demonstrating a commitment to achieving the highest standards of teaching, learning and behaviour.
• Be prepared to participate in all aspects of St. Leonard’s school life.

Job description

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is inspirational, enthusiastic and passionate. Early Years classroom experience is essential.

• Have subject leadership experience and be able to evidence the impact of their leadership.

• Have a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and understand how to translate this into effective practice.

• Be committed to raising standards of progress and attainment and closing gaps in learning.

• Be able to work effectively, flexibly and supportively as part of a team.

• Have high expectations of themselves and all pupils, demonstrating a commitment to achieving the highest standards of teaching, learning and behaviour.

• Be prepared to participate in all aspects of St. Leonard’s school life.