EYFS Lead Across 2 Sites - Play-Based, Autism-Informed

SENDsational Futures; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

CPD and coaching

Family-friendly policies

Research and training opportunities

Job summary

Caelum House School and Play2Talk Nursery in London is seeking a compassionate EYFS Lead to head our early years provisions across two sites. You will plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning tailored to each child’s needs, working with a multidisciplinary team and coaching parents.

The role requires QTS with EYFS or equivalent, leadership experience in a nursery, and commitment to safeguarding. CBT/therapy goals from NDBI, SCERTS, PRT will be integrated into daily routines.

Qualifications

• QTS with EYFS or early years classroom experience.
• Leadership and management experience within a nursery or EYFS provision.
• Experience supporting pupils with communication differences and sensory profiles; autism-supportive practice desirable.
• Reflective, organised and data-informed; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead across both sites to manage early years settings and teams.
• Plan and deliver high-quality EYFS provision with clear progression and formative assessment.
• Differentiate for communication, sensory and social needs; embed visual supports and regulation strategies.
• Integrate therapy goals from NDBI, SCERTS, PRT into daily routines and continuous provision.
• Track progress against targets and contribute to reviews and reports.
• Create a safe, inclusive, communication-rich environment that celebrates progress.
• Collaborate with parents and external professionals; contribute to safeguarding and school development.

Skills

QTS

EYFS experience

Leadership & management

Communication with parents

Education

Degree in Early Years Education or equivalent

Job description

Caelum House School and Play2Talk Nursery in London is seeking a compassionate EYFS Lead to head our early years provisions across two sites. You will plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning tailored to each child’s needs, working with a multidisciplinary team and coaching parents.

The role requires QTS with EYFS or equivalent, leadership experience in a nursery, and commitment to safeguarding. CBT/therapy goals from NDBI, SCERTS, PRT will be integrated into daily routines.