KS1 & EYFS LEAD TEACHER Location: Luton Start: September 2026 Full Time: Temporary to Permanent Salary: £29,344–£44,919 Strong foundations start early. What happens here shapes everything that follows. As a KS1 & EYFS Lead, you will take responsibility for early years and Key Stage 1 provision, ensuring high-quality teaching, structured learning, and consistent development across the phase. Key responsibilities Lead EYFS and KS1 teaching and learning Support staff development and consistency Oversee curriculum delivery and planning Monitor pupil progress across early years and KS1 Ensure strong routines and expectations Work with senior leadership and support staff Maintain high-quality learning environments The classroom environment Learning is structured and purposeful Pupils feel supported and engaged Teaching is consistent across the phase Behaviour is calm and predictable Skills and experience Experience teaching EYFS and KS1 Leadership or phase lead experience preferred Strong knowledge of early development Organisation and communication skills What success looks like Improved early outcomes Consistent teaching across the phase Strong pupil engagement and development QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly those with strong early years leadership experience Supply Desk can offer you: Competitive rates of pay Recommend a friend bonus scheme Out of hours on-call service Day to day or long-term assignments Please contact Eliza on for more information and Apply Below Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details. Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.