EYFS Leader

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Manchester is seeking a dedicated EYFS Leader to enhance children's learning outcomes. The successful candidate will be passionate about Early Years education, lead and inspire a committed team, and cultivate relationships with parents and the community. This full-time permanent role offers the chance to work in an environment that prioritizes professional development and child welfare. Interested individuals should apply via the provided email address.

Benefits

Professional development support

Supportive leadership team

Motivated staff and governors

Qualifications

• Minimum of experience as an EYFS practitioner or leader.
• Ambitious vision for Early Years education.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the EYFS unit.
• Ensure quality first teaching for children's learning.
• Establish strong relationships with parents and the community.

Skills

EYFS practitioner experience

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Education

QTS

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: QTS
Start Date: 20 April 2026
Salary: £42,057 per annum

St Wilfrid’s C.E.Primary School is a happy, friendly school with a strong family ethos and strong team commitment to improving the outcomes and aspirations of all our children.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated EYFS Leader to continue the work of our well regarded, successful EYFS unit.

At St Wilfrid’s Primary School we work hard to ensure we meet the needs of all of our children through quality first teaching, adaptive teaching and child initiated learning. We want our children to thrive and have the best experiences as they begin their learning journey.

We need somebody, as amazing as our children, to lead our EYFS children and staff from strength to strength. If you think you would be the person for the job then please do contact the school on the details below.

About the Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced and passionate EYFS practitioner/previous EYFS leader.
• Has a clear, ambitious and research-informed vision for Early Years,
• Has a track record which demonstrates consistently strong practice and impact
• Has a passion for ensuring that every child has the best possible start to their education.
• Will develop and resource an aspirational environment, indoors and out, that supports the learning, independence and curiosity of every child.
• Can motivate, inspire and develop a team, modelling high expectations and professional integrity.
• Is outward facing and committed to establishing strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Has the ability to provide coaching and development to staff.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Is a positive and flexible team player who wants to make a difference.
• Is highly organised and motivated.
• Is positive and able to persevere.
• Can remain calm under pressure

About Us

We can offer you:

• 100% focus on improving outcomes for the children in our school.
• Strong support for your further professional development.
• A strong forward thinking leadership team.
• Highly motivated, open minded staff and supportive governors.
• Wonderful, happy children who are keen to learn.

St Wilfrid’s C.E. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting its pupils; therefore applicants will be subject to stringent safe recruiting procedures. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

To apply for this role please complete the application form and email it to: [e-mail]

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.