What skills and experience we're looking for
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 Abbeyfields First School. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead EYFS improvement at a pivotal stage. As we develop a partnership with a private, school‑based nursery for children aged 0–3 alongside our own outstanding provision, you will play a central role in driving EYFS forward and ensuring our children receive the very best start to their school life. The recent successful allocation of a £150,000 school‑based nursery grant will enable us to further transform and enhance our provision. Using our extensive grounds and our very own forest, 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 outcomes for all children. As part of 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
What the school offers its staff
* A nurturing, supportive and highly dedicated team with a shared vision and strong values
* Delightful children who are eager to learn and exceptionally well behaved
* A forward‑thinking school and Trust with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence
* A strong commitment to your continuing professional and leadership development
* A challenging, rewarding and exciting opportunity to shape the future of Early Years in a highly successful school.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for an interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
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