EYFS and Extended Schools Lead

University of Brighton Academies Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks an EYFS and Extended School Lead in St Leonards, England. The successful applicant will lead early years provisions, including Nursery and Reception classes, while ensuring high teaching standards. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment and professional development opportunities. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and demonstrate exceptional leadership in early years education. Join us in making a difference for children in our community.

Benefits

High quality development programme

Excellent CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted childcare

Qualifications

• Experience in leading early years education and provision.
• Ability to implement high-quality teaching standards.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize EYFS and Extended Schools provision.
• Accountable for high quality teaching and learning.
• Manage and develop the teaching team effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

High educational standards

Knowledge of early years provision

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Early Years qualifications

Job description

We are looking for an EYFS and Extended School Lead to lead our high quality Early Years provision. This includes our Reception classes in the main academy, an extensive Nursery and term time Extended Schools including a Breakfast Club and After School provision. Our Nursery is open from 7.45am to 6.00pm daily with 60 places available from 3 months up. Our Extended Schools provision is open 7.45am to 6.00pm daily.

The main duties of the role will include:

To ensure the effective organisation of the EYFS (Nursery and Reception) and Extended Schools provision, maintaining high standards for all pupils.

To be responsible for the strategic direction and development of the learning and achievement of EYFS with the support of, and under the direction of the leadership team.

To be accountable for high quality teaching that supports rising levels of attainment in EYFS and to support, hold accountable, develop and lead a team.

This is a full time role for 37 hours per week, working 52 weeks with annual leave entitlement which can also be taken in term time rather than under normal teachers terms and conditions as per the Burgundy Book. The Nursery provision is open for approximately 49 weeks of the year. Our Reception and Extended Schools provision is open term time only.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills ensuring all Early Years policies and processes are implemented and followed to ensure high quality teaching and learning in all settings.

Please contact the academy for a tour of our unique and exceptional setting and for a discussion with our Principal.

We are currently transitioning to The Pioneer Academy Trust.

This is an exciting time for someone new to join the team.

The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: https://hps.e-sussex.sch.uk/ and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk

At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What we offer you:

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
• High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
• Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding ECT development and middle leadership training.
• Regular additional release time scheduled for all subject leaders across the school.
• Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including professionals from the EEF.
• Access to professional coaching.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
• Termly year group and subject leader forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.
• Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2025 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2025 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
• The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.