Job Title: Best Start Lead
Location: The Fountains Primary School
Grade/Scale: Leadership Scale (L1)
Contract: 19.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, proactive and self‑motivated individual to join Fountains Primary School as a Best Start Lead on a secondment basis, working across East Staffordshire. This role will focus on supporting the early identification of needs, strengthening partnerships with families and professionals, and helping to ensure children receive the best possible start in their education.
The successful candidate will be an outgoing and approachable professional with excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. They will be organised, resourceful and passionate about making a positive difference across the local community.
For further information, please contact Ruth Samme (School Business Manager) on rsamme@fountains.staffs.sch.uk
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date
Benefits Include:
- Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
- Access to National College CPD platform.
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust’s Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults, including volunteers and agency staff, working in or on behalf of the MAT.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.
Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!
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Best Start Lead in Burton upon Trent employer: The Fountains Primary School
The Fountains Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. Located in Burton upon Trent, we provide our Class Teachers with competitive benefits such as the Teachers' Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and access to health and retail cashback through Westfield Health, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling career in education.
Contact Details:
The Fountains Primary School Recruitment Team
