EYFS Lead: Vision, Curriculum & Team Leadership

Thrybergh Primary School; Dalton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrybergh Primary School is seeking an innovative EYFS Lead to shape early years provision and drive high educational standards. You will lead curriculum design, assessment, safeguarding, and family partnerships to ensure every child reaches their full potential.

You will model exemplar practice, mentor staff, and collaborate with the SENCO and external agencies to deliver a nurturing, inclusive environment within the EYFS unit.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Vision: Drive the overall vision, quality of education, and continuous improvement across the EYFS unit.
• Teaching, Learning & Curriculum: Model outstanding teaching and learning. Oversee the planning, preparation, and delivery of an engaging, play-based curriculum.
• Assessment & Pupil Progress: Lead on tracking, analysing, and reporting pupil progress across the EYFS.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Direct, mentor, and support EYFS teachers and support staff.
• Pastoral Care & Safeguarding: Oversee pastoral care and emotional well-being across the unit.
• Inclusion & SEND Support: Work closely with the SENCO to identify learning or developmental needs early.
• Environment & Learning Spaces: Oversee the continuous creation of learning environments that stimulate independent learning.
• Family & External Collaboration: Lead communication with parents and carers to build home-school partnerships.
• Professional Development: Engage in leadership training and EYFS research to inform practice.

Job description

Thrybergh Primary School is seeking an innovative EYFS Lead to shape early years provision and drive high educational standards. You will lead curriculum design, assessment, safeguarding, and family partnerships to ensure every child reaches their full potential.

You will model exemplar practice, mentor staff, and collaborate with the SENCO and external agencies to deliver a nurturing, inclusive environment within the EYFS unit.