This is an EYFS Lead post at Thrybergh Primary School, leading the Early Years Foundation Stage unit. The postholder sets direction for curriculum, assessment and quality across the unit, while modelling teaching and mentoring EYFS teachers and support staff. The role works alongside the SENCO and external agencies, combining classroom practice with whole-unit leadership and home-school partnership. An enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Drive the vision, quality of education and continuous improvement across the EYFS unit
- Monitor delivery of the EYFS framework and ensure a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum
- Model outstanding teaching and oversee planning and delivery of a play-based curriculum
- Lead tracking, analysis and reporting of pupil progress, and implement interventions for children needing support
- Direct, mentor and support EYFS teachers and support staff, including peer observations and team CPD
- Oversee pastoral care, emotional wellbeing, safeguarding and health and safety across the unit
- Work with the SENCO to identify learning and developmental needs early and support EHCP provision
- Oversee indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage independent learning
- Lead communication with parents and carers to build home-school partnerships
- Work with external agencies, health professionals and Trust-wide networks
- Keep up to date with EYFS research and statutory guidance and contribute to WPT school-to-school collaboration
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Competitive salary on MPS/UPS or WPT banding
- Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes
- Health and wellbeing support, including a Westfield Health subscription
- Extensive professional growth and development opportunities
- Leadership training
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
