Early Years Leading Practitioner

Cambrian Learning Trust; Little Coxwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrian Learning Trust is seeking an Early Years Lead Practitioner to join our team. You will lead initiatives to raise standards in EYFS across our Trust schools and mentor staff through joint planning and assessment.

Working with the Director of Education and Head Teachers, you will deliver twilight INSETs, conduct learning walks and book scrutiny, and share best practice to drive continuous improvement across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified teacher with proven teaching excellence.
• Experience leading high-performing EYFS settings.
• Strong leadership with ability to inspire and develop others.
• Knowledge of current Ofsted frameworks and commitment to improving outcomes for young learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve EYFS teaching and learning across all Trust schools.
• Support school improvement activities such as lesson observations, learning walks, and book scrutiny.
• Deliver staff development sessions, including twilight INSETs.
• Model outstanding practice and mentor teaching staff through joint planning and assessment.
• Facilitate collaboration and share best practice across the Trust.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Cambrian Learning Trust is seeking an Early Years Lead Practitioner to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate educator to play a pivotal role in raising standards of teaching and learning across our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings.

About the Role

Working closely with the Director of Education and Head Teachers, you will:

• Lead initiatives to improve EYFS teaching and learning across all Trust schools.
• Support school improvement activities such as lesson observations, learning walks, and book scrutiny.
• Deliver staff development sessions, including twilight INSETs.
• Model outstanding practice and mentor teaching staff through joint planning and assessment.
• Facilitate collaboration and share best practice across the Trust.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified teacher with a proven track record of excellent teaching.
• Experience in leading high-performing EYFS settings.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Knowledge of current Ofsted frameworks and a passion for improving outcomes for young learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Interviews will take place w/c 9th November 2026.

If you have any questions or queries about this role please contact [e-mail]