PSED Lead & Early Years Coach - Regional Impact

Teaching Vacancies; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyneside Early Years Practice Hub, part of NEAT Academy Trust, seeks a Personal, Social and Emotional Development Lead to drive high-quality, evidence-informed practice across Gateshead, Newcastle and North Tyneside. You will empower early years educators, coach setting teams, and build strong local networks to ensure every child gets a solid social and emotional foundation.

As an Early PSED Lead, you will work with Languages and Early Maths Leads to deliver high-quality continuous professional

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of PSED learning with clear, confident communication to educators.
• Experience with 0–4 year olds in early childhood education contexts.
• Experience leading professional development in early PSED.
• Mentoring or coaching, building professional relationships.
• Evidence-informed practice understanding and application.
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements within EYFS.
• Ability to deliver programme content with rigour and sensitivity.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) work across the hub region.
• Coach and support settings, provide targeted CPD and practical guidance.
• Collaborate with Languages and Early Maths leads to deliver CPD.
• Develop and strengthen regional networks; promote evidence-informed practice.

Skills

PSED knowledge

child development

mentoring

coaching

stakeholder engagement

evidence-informed practice

safeguarding EYFS

independent working

Job description

Tyneside Early Years Practice Hub, part of NEAT Academy Trust, seeks a Personal, Social and Emotional Development Lead to drive high-quality, evidence-informed practice across Gateshead, Newcastle and North Tyneside. You will empower early years educators, coach setting teams, and build strong local networks to ensure every child gets a solid social and emotional foundation.

As an Early PSED Lead, you will work with Languages and Early Maths Leads to deliver high-quality continuous professional