EYFS lead

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

Job summary

A local authority in Salford seeks an experienced EYFS Lead practitioner to join their team at Summerville Primary School. The successful candidate will oversee the planning, delivery, and assessment of the EYFS curriculum, ensuring high standards of education in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include leading a team, championing innovative teaching methods, and maintaining close ties with school leadership to ensure seamless educational progression. This role offers a supportive community and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive leadership

Warm, multicultural community

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safeguarding and well-being.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of leading others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and delivery of the EYFS curriculum.
• Champion high-quality teaching and learning.
• Lead a team of EYFS staff to foster collaboration.
• Drive innovation in pedagogy including play-based learning.

Skills

Diligence

Reliability

Good sense of humour

Nurturing approach

Phonics knowledge

Curriculum development

Education

Extensive experience in EYFS

Job description

Join Our Team at Summerville Primary School!

Required from 20th April 2026

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.

The key to our success lies in our core school values of respect, challenge, self-belief and excellence. We are looking for an excellent EYFS practitioner to join our team and help us to lead the school on its continuing journey of success.

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 protections 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

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