EYFS Lead + TLR

WMJobs; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

St Martin's CE Primary School in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced EYFS Lead to take on a leadership role within Early Years. The role involves full-time teaching in Reception and leading high-quality EYFS provision, working closely with senior leaders to enhance teaching and learning.

The position requires strong leadership, development of the EYFS curriculum, inclusive provision for SEND, and positive engagement with families. Visits are essential as part of the selection process.

Qualifications

• Experienced EYFS teacher with leadership experience.
• Ability to work with senior leaders to enhance provision.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and SEND
• Ability to build strong relationships with parents and families

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, ambitious leadership of the Early Years Foundation Stage to secure high-quality provision and outcomes.
• Lead the EYFS curriculum development to be ambitious, engaging, well-sequenced, and responsive.
• Ensure inclusive provision for SEND, disadvantaged pupils and those needing additional support.
• Develop effective parent and family engagement around children’s learning and development.
• Lead smooth transitions from Nursery/Reception into Key Stage 1 and support staff during changes.
• Contribute to the Christian vision and ethos of St Martin's to help every child Let their light shine.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Inclusive practice

EYFS knowledge

Job description

EYFS Lead - TLR 2 (£3,651)

St Martin's Multi Academy Trust is a supportive Trust consisting of four primary schools based in Wolverhampton and Walsall; St Martin's CE Primary School, Field View Primary School, Grove Primary School and Walsall Wood Primary School. We strive to give the best possible learning opportunities that we can in order for our children to thrive.

St Martin's Multi Academy Trust,

EYFS Lead - TLR 2 (£3,651)

St Martin's Multi Academy Trust is a supportive Trust consisting of four primary schools based in Wolverhampton and Walsall; St Martin's CE Primary School, Field View Primary School, Grove Primary School and Walsall Wood Primary School. We strive to give the best possible learning opportunities that we can in order for our children to thrive.

St. Martin's CE Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated EYFS teacher to take on a leadership role within Early Years. This TLR role includes a full-time teaching commitment within our Reception class. alongside responsibility for leading and developing high-quality Early Years provision. It allows the successful candidate to work closely with senior leaders to enhance the provision, teaching, and learning experiences for children in Early Years.

The role will involve:

• Providing strong, ambitious and effective leadership of the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring high-quality provision and positive outcomes for all children.
• Leading the implementation and ongoing development of the EYFS curriculum, ensuring it is ambitious, engaging, well-sequenced and responsive to children's needs and starting points.
• Ensuring children with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and those requiring additional support receive appropriate, inclusive and ambitious provision.
• Developing strong and positive relationships with parents and families, recognising their important role in children's learning and development.
• Leading effective transition arrangements, including children entering Nursery/Reception and moving into Key Stage 1.
• Contributing positively to the Christian vision, values and ethos of St Martin's, supporting every child to "Let their light shine."

Visits to the school are essential. Lesson observations will take place as part of the selection process week beginning 12th October 2026, with interviews the following week.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred List Checks, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

Enhanced DBS disclosures will be renewed at least every five years.

Closing date for all applications is: 12pm on Monday 5th October 2026