EYFS Lead: Inspire Early Years Practice & Curriculum

Watchfield Primary School; Watchfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Watchfield Primary School is seeking a full‑time EYFS Lead to champion the highest standards of Early Years practice, inspire colleagues and help our youngest learners thrive from day one.

You will lead the development of EYFS across Pre‑School and Reception, design and oversee curriculum, planning, teaching and assessment, and support EYFS staff while contributing to whole‑school leadership as part of SLT.

Visits are welcome; please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering high-quality Early Years practice.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding, outstanding teaching and wellbeing.
• Ability to lead EYFS development across Pre-School and Reception.
• Experience in curriculum design, planning, teaching and assessment in Early Years.
• Ability to lead and inspire EYFS staff.
• Develop and review policies to ensure alignment with statutory framework and school projects.
• Role model to motivate staff and pupils.
• Contribute to whole-school leadership as part of SLT.
• Reflective practice and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of EYFS to ensure excellent outcomes for children.
• Lead curriculum design, planning, teaching and assessment in Early Years.
• Support and develop EYFS teachers and support staff.
• Develop policies to ensure alignment with statutory frameworks.
• Be an excellent role model to inspire and motivate all.
• Contribute to whole school leadership as part of SLT.
• Act as DDSL for the school.

Skills

EYFS leadership

Safeguarding commitment

Curriculum design

Staff development

Team collaboration

Job description

Watchfield Primary School is seeking a full‑time EYFS Lead to champion the highest standards of Early Years practice, inspire colleagues and help our youngest learners thrive from day one.

You will lead the development of EYFS across Pre‑School and Reception, design and oversee curriculum, planning, teaching and assessment, and support EYFS staff while contributing to whole‑school leadership as part of SLT.

Visits are welcome; please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit.