Class Teacher with EYFS Lead

We are seeking an inspiring, ambitious and experienced teacher to join our Senior Leadership Team as our new Early Years Lead. This is a key strategic post focused on securing consistently high-quality Early Years provision across Nursery and Reception as the foundation of Stobhillgate First School.

This exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate EYFS leader to lead our excellent Early Years provision. Following our December 2024 Outstanding judgement for Early Years, we are proud of the high-quality learning environment and nurturing experiences we provide for our youngest children. The successful candidate will work in close partnership with our well-established on-site private nursery, ensuring a seamless and inspiring early years journey for all children.

Using our beautiful grounds, you will champion the purposeful and ambitious use of outdoor learning, recognising its vital role in supporting children’s development, curiosity and wellbeing. You will ensure that the indoor and outdoor environments work seamlessly together to deliver exceptional learning experiences and ambitious outcomes for all children.

In your role, you will maintain a teaching commitment in Nursery or Reception and lead by example through consistently high-quality practice.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is an exemplary classroom practitioner with uncompromisingly high expectations for all pupils

• Is a driven, proactive and resilient leader who can inspire, challenge and develop a team to achieve excellence

• Has a proven ability to lead and secure high-quality EYFS pedagogy, including strong adult interaction and highly effective enabling environments

• Can drive continuous improvement, using research and best practice to secure outstanding outcomes for all children

• Is passionate about outdoor learning and able to maximise its impact across the provision

• Builds strong, positive relationships with parents, carers and a wide range of stakeholders

• Leads with clarity and purpose to ensure the highest standards in teaching, learning and assessment

• Contributes actively and strategically as a member of the Senior Leadership Team to whole school and Trust development