EYFS Leader & Classroom Teacher Reception & Y1

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council’s Brockley Primary School invites an exceptional EYFS Leader and Class Teacher for a mixed Reception and Year 1 class, starting January 2027 to cover a maternity leave.

You will develop high-quality Early Years provision in a nurturing, ambitious environment, focusing on language-rich learning and strong relationships with children and families. This role offers professional growth within a supportive staff team.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading and developing Early Years provision.
• Strong understanding of child development and early learning.
• Ability to teach across the Reception/Year 1 age range.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Early Years provision at Brockley Primary School.
• Teach a mixed Reception and Year 1 class from January 2027.
• Create a language-focused, rich and stimulating learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Ensure high expectations and inclusive practice for all learners.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and our dedicated team.

Skills

EYFS experience

Leadership skills

Class teaching

Early years development

Job description

Join Our Brockley Family

Brockley Primary School is a small, nurturing and ambitious primary school at the heart of its community. Guided by

Closing date: 08 November 2026

Join Our Brockley Family

Brockley Primary School is a small, nurturing and ambitious primary school at the heart of its community. Guided by The Brockley Way and our motto,"Only Our Best Is Good Enough", we are committed to ensuring every child thrives academically, socially and emotionally through an inclusive, creative and inspiring curriculum.

We are seeking an exceptional and enthusiastic teacher to join our team as EYFS Leader and Class Teacher for our mixed Reception and Year 1 class from January 2027 to cover a period of maternity leave.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who believes that children learn best through high-quality relationships, engaging provision and a curriculum that inspires curiosity, confidence and a love of learning.

About The Role

• Lead and continue the development of our Early Years provision.
• Teach a mixed Reception and Year 1 class.
• Create a rich, stimulating and language-focused learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Ensure every child achieves their full potential through high expectations and inclusive practice.
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school and our close-knit team.

We Are Looking for Someone Who

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with experience of EYFS.
• Has a strong understanding of child development and early learning.
• Can effectively teach across the Reception/Year 1 age range.
• Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Is committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners.
• Demonstrates creativity, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for early education.
• Has the leadership skills to further develop our EYFS provision.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In Return, We Offer

• Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn.
• A supportive and dedicated staff team.
• Strong leadership and opportunities for professional development.
• A welcoming school community where everyone is valued.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in a school where relationships matter.
• A curriculum that values creativity, enrichment and the development of the whole child.

Visits to School

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit Brockley Primary School and experience first‑hand the welcoming atmosphere that makes our school such a special place to work.