At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a small, community-focused school while ensuring high standards in early years education.
- Company: A nurturing school in Westminster with a collaborative and inclusive ethos.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a close-knit team dedicated to child development and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and shape the future of early years education.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and proven leadership experience in an EYFS setting.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Westminster, North West London
Salary: Up to Leadership Scale
Contract: Interim – September 2026 to July 2027
Start Date: September 2026
About the School
The school is a small, community‑focused setting with low pupil numbers, allowing staff to build meaningful relationships with children and families and provide a truly personalised approach to learning. The setting values a close‑knit and collaborative environment, an inclusive ethos, high‑quality provision, child‑centred teaching and learning, well‑resourced learning environments, strong relationships with families and the wider community, and is located in Westminster with excellent transport links.
The Role
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across the setting, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and safeguarding are maintained throughout the academic year.
- Play a key role in leading the school through an important academic year, maintaining high standards while fostering a positive and nurturing culture.
- Lead and support staff across the school.
- Drive high standards within EYFS provision.
- Support pupils with additional needs and ensure inclusive practice.
- Maintain a positive and nurturing learning environment.
- Work closely with governors, staff and families.
- Oversee curriculum delivery, assessment and pupil progress.
- Manage day‑to‑day operations of the school effectively.
- Support staff development and wellbeing.
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Proven leadership experience within an EYFS setting.
- Experience supporting pupils with SEN.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusive education.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to inspire, motivate and lead a team effectively.
- A passion for early years education and child development.
- Either existing Headship experience or be an experienced EYFS Leader/Deputy ready to step up.
SANZA Teaching Agency are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.
