EYFS Lead Teacher and SENDCO

Glazebury Church of England Primary School; Coalville; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Glazebury Church of England Primary School is seeking an EYFS Lead Teacher & SENDCO who can inspire, challenge and motivate both children and colleagues. The successful candidate will lead the Early Years team, drive high standards, and model quality first teaching within a warm, friendly school family committed to Christian ethos.

The role requires senior leadership, resilience, and a collaborative approach to ensure outstanding outcomes for all children. Visits welcomed; start date January.

Qualifications

• Senior leader committed to raising standards across the school.
• Experienced class teacher and Phase Leader for EYFS Phase.
• Reflective practitioner with high expectations and engaging learning environments.
• Flexible professional to collaborate with a dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EYFS team and contribute to school-wide improvements.
• Drive high-quality, quality-first teaching and learning across EYFS.
• Support children, colleagues and parents to foster a nurturing, inclusive environment.
• Maintain and promote the Christian ethos of the school.

Skills

Energetic

Inspiring leadership

Excellent communication

Commitment to Christian ethos

English proficiency

Job description

EYFS LEAD TEACHER & SENDCO

We are seeking to appoint someone who is energetic, talented and ambitious and who can inspire, challenge, motivate and support both children and colleagues, to lead our Early Years team. The right candidate will have high expectations of themselves and others and is passionate about providing the highest quality of education.

If you are committed with a flair for ‘quality first teaching, a love of learning and would like to join our warm, friendly school family then this

What do we need?

A Senior leader committed to raising standards across the school.

An experienced class teacher and Phase Leader for EYFS Phase who is self-motivated and resilient.

A reflective practitioner, who has high expectations and can create a stimulating, organised and informative learning environment.

An outstanding class teacher with a proven record

A flexible professional to work effectively alongside our passionate and dedicated team; friendly, nurturing and approachable.

Someone who will maintain and promote the Christian ethos of the school

An excellent communicator with a high standard of spoken English.

A commitment to children flourishing.

We can we offer you?

A warm, friendly school where children are at the heart of what we do

Fantastic children with a positive attitude towards learning and excellent behaviour.

A highly committed, talented, enthusiastic, and professional staff team who are committed to improving outcomes for children

An opportunity to be part of an innovative, collaborative, and growing Academy Trust.

Positive and supportive relationships with the local community

A real commitment to high quality continuous professional development

A committed and supportive Governing Body, Trust Team and parents

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please visit our website https://glazebury.eschools.co.uk/web for further information.

• Closing date: Friday 13th November 2026 at midday.
• Shortlisting: Friday 13th November pm
• Interviews: w/c 16th November 2026
• Start Date of Post: 1st January 2027