EYFS lead

inploi; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Salford seeks an EYFS Lead to oversee the curriculum for early years. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure high standards, and promote innovative practices in early education. Experience in EYFS and a commitment to safeguarding are essential. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a multicultural school community.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Strong understanding of phonics and early reading.
• Nurturing practitioner with knowledge of trauma and attachment.
• Experience leading others and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and delivery of EYFS curriculum.
• Champion high-quality teaching in early education.
• Lead and support EYFS staff, ensuring collaboration.
• Monitor pupil outcomes and lead data-informed interventions.
• Drive innovation in play-based learning and outdoor education.

Skills

Diligence

Reliability

Approachable manner

Commitment to safeguarding

Flexibility

Experience in EYFS

Understanding of phonics

Leadership experience

Curriculum development

Job description

Join Our Team at Summerville Primary School!

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in a vibrant, inclusive community? Summerville Primary is a small, diverse and friendly school where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. We celebrate our multicultural environment and foster a welcoming atmosphere for students and staff from all backgrounds, rooted in respect and where all members of the community are valued.

About the Role- EYFS Lead (TLR2)

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated teacher to shape the foundations of learning for our youngest pupils and lead the strategic development of our Early Years provision, maintaining high standards of GLD.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, delivery, and assessment of the EYFS curriculum across Nursery and Reception
• Champion high-quality teaching and learning that reflects the principles of child development and early education
• Lead and support a team of EYFS staff, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Ensure progression into KS1 is seamless, developmental, and inclusive
• Drive innovation in early years pedagogy, including play-based learning, continuous provision, and outdoor education
• Monitor pupil outcomes and lead data-informed interventions
• Lead on phonics across school
• Work closely with SLT to align EYFS priorities with whole‑school improvement
• Support the school’s commitment to safeguarding and child protection

We’re Looking for Someone Who

• Is diligent, reliable, and takes pride in their work
• Has a friendly and approachable manner and a good sense of humour
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and well‑being
• Is proactive, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Has extensive experience in the EYFS
• A good understanding of phonics and early reading
• Is a nurturing practitioner with a good understanding of trauma and attachment
• Experience of leading others
• Experience of curriculum development

In Return, We Offer

• A warm, welcoming, and multicultural school community
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team
• Opportunities for professional development
• A chance to make a meaningful impact every day

Please call school to arrange a visit or email [e-mail]

The school is committed to safeguarding children, and this commitment is reflected in our recruitment process. The successful candidate will be subjected to enhanced DBS check and suitable professional references.

Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary recruitment and employment privacy notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr