Due to our long standing EYFS lead/teacher retiring at the end of the Spring term, Jenyns First School and Nursery are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and ambitious EYFS Leader/teacher to join our team and lead a core subject across the school (up to Year 4). This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who can inspire others, drive school improvement and take on a leadership role with a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR). The role is either full-time or part-time (4 days a week) We are looking for a teacher who: • Is ambitious for our children’s outcomes, both academic and beyond • Will build great relationships with parents and families • Has a developed understanding of the National Curriculum, Early Years Framework and Development Matters Guidance • Is passionate about working to ensure excellent progress for our children • Brings new ideas to enhance our provision further • Is a team player About our school “Children relish attending this school” (OFSTED November 2024) Our school is centred around positive relationships and providing exceptional opportunities for our children to flourish and grow. 100% of parents would recommend our school according to our most recent Parent Survey (Autumn 2025) and 100% of staff are proud to be working at Jenyns according to our most recent staff survey (Summer 2025). Set in the picturesque village of Braughing (close to the A10 between Puckeridge and Buntingford), Jenyns is made up of three small mixed-aged classes (Nursery/Reception, Years 1/2 and Years 3/4) with a total of 66 pupils on roll. Our building is just over twenty years old and is modern, light and airy with extensive grounds. Our school is much loved by its pupils, families and the wider community. Our staff and governing body form an exceptional, highly engaged and ambitious team. We can offer you: • Small class sizes (16 children in our Nursery/Reception class); • Motivated and well behaved children who are keen to learn; • A supportive team of experienced staff; • An amazing learning environment that needs to be seen to be believed; • A rich and varied curriculum that has been precisely planned; • A dedicated leadership team who prioritise staff well-being (Happy Staff = Happy pupils!) If you are interested, please give us a call so you can come along to meet us and have a tour of our lovely school (we really do need to be seen to be believed!) Selection Process and Procedure Your application should be submitted by 12 noon on Friday 9th January 2026, via the Teach in Herts application form. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and invited to interview. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 15th January 2026. Please note that Jenyns School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025). All new employees will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be updated regularly in line with statutory guidance. Please view our Child Protection Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy. For candidates that are short-listed for an interview, an online search will be carried out to identify any safeguarding or suitability issues.