EYFS Lead and Reception & KS1 Teacher

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Compton, Longford CP; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Longford Primary School is seeking a dedicated teacher-leader to join the team from January. The post covers EYFS and Year 1, with an emphasis on adapting teaching to meet varied development levels.

You will be supported by a teaching and learning assistant and contribute to driving high standards across the early years. The role is fixed-term until August 2027, with potential for permanency from September 2027, and flexibility in hours for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong pedagogy across EYFS and KS1.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching, learning and provision.
• Experience or aspiration in leading EYFS activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach across EYFS and Year 1, adapting to different developmental stages.
• Lead EYFS provision and drive high standards of teaching and learning.
• Work with a teaching assistant to support learners.
• Collaborate with families and the wider school community.

Skills

EYFS & KS1 teaching

EYFS leadership

Collaborative teamwork

Professional development

Education

QTS

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a new member to join our Longford team. Due to the departure of our current EYFS lead and teacher at Christmas, we are currently looking for someone who can take on the role from January.

We are looking for a teacher and leader who is:

• Confident and enthusiastic about teaching across the EYFS and Year 1 curriculum, adapting teaching to meet the needs of children at different stages of development.
• An excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of child development and effective pedagogy at both EYFS & KS1.
• Passionate about early years education and committed to providing the very best start to children's learning journey.
• Experienced, or aspiring, in leading EYFS and driving high standards of teaching, learning and provision.
• Reflective, resilient and committed to continuous professional development.
• Able to work as part of a small team, building supportive relationships with children, families, colleagues and the wider community.
• Able to inspire, motivate and support others through effective leadership and teamwork.
• Committed to promoting and supporting the nurturing ethos and values of our school.
• Committed to developing a love of learning for all children, while promoting an inclusive environment in which every child feels valued and supported.

You will be supported, full-time, by a teaching and learning assistant.

Due to the circumstances, it is a fixed term post until August 2027. However, for the right leader, there is the potential for this to be made permanent from September 2027.

Whilst the role is advertised as full-time, there is the potential for some flexibility, should we find the right candidate.

This post is not suitable for ECTs.

Visits are welcome and recommended – we would love to meet you! Please get in touch with our headteacher, Mrs Elise Piper-Hadfield via email:

[e-mail] or the school office: 01335 330364.