Head of EYFS - Lead Early Years & Autism-Informed Practice

Independent Schools Association (ISA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and coaching

Play2Talk programmes

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working

Job summary

Caelum House School and Play2Talk nurseries in London’s Knightsbridge and Pimlico seek a Head of EYFS to lead two specialist early years sites. You will plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning tailored to each child’s needs, guiding a multidisciplinary team and partnering with families through modelling and coaching.

The role requires QTS with EYFS, leadership experience, and commitment to child-led practice.

Qualifications

• QTS with EYFS or early years classroom experience.
• Leadership and management experience within a nursery or EYFS provision.
• Belief in child-led, play-based pedagogy and a strengths-first mindset.
• Experience supporting pupils with communication differences and sensory profiles; autism-supportive practice desirable.
• Reflective, organised and data-informed; strong communication and teamwork.
• Committed to safeguarding; Enhanced DBS (or eligible) and Update Service required.

Responsibilities

• Manage our early years settings and teams across both sites.
• Design and deliver high-quality EYFS provision with clear, sequenced learning and formative assessment.
• Differentiate for communication, sensory and social needs; embed visual supports and regulation strategies.
• Integrate therapy goals from NDBI, SCERTS, PRT into daily routines and continuous provision.
• Track progress against individual targets and contribute to reviews and reports.
• Create a safe, inclusive, communication-rich environment that celebrates progress.
• Work in partnership with parents and external professionals.
• Contribute to safeguarding, behaviour and whole-school development.

Skills

Leadership & management

Data-informed decision making

Collaboration & teamwork

Child-led pedagogy

Safeguarding

Communication with parents

Education

QTS with EYFS

Job description

Caelum House School and Play2Talk nurseries in London’s Knightsbridge and Pimlico seek a Head of EYFS to lead two specialist early years sites. You will plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning tailored to each child’s needs, guiding a multidisciplinary team and partnering with families through modelling and coaching.

The role requires QTS with EYFS, leadership experience, and commitment to child-led practice.