Willows Primary Academy Early Years Foundation Stage Leader Permanent 32.50 hours per week MS1 £32,916 to UPS3 £51,048 with TLR2 £3,527 Start date 01/01/2026 Future Generation Trust is a growing Trust of primary phase academies in Staffordshire. FGT aims to create a strong positive culture in all of its academies in which valuable life skills will be delivered. Quality teaching, built upon a foundation of care and support will lead to high levels of attainment, achievement and confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning. At Willows Primary Academy, we are seeking to recruit an outstanding, experienced and passionate teacher to lead our Early Years Foundation Stage. This post would be an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and creative teacher wanting to take the first steps in leadership, or for a more experienced leader seeking an exciting opportunity. Willows invests in new staff and the successful candidate would be provided with appropriate mentoring and support. The Early Years Foundation Stage consists of two Reception Classes and a large Nursery, including two year old provision. The successful candidate will take a class teacher role and have dedicated leadership time to lead the phase. At Willows, we value the importance of a broad and balanced curriculum. We have excellent facilities allowing us to provide our children with the best possible education. Willows is a wonderful place to work and an inspirational place to be a pupil in, with children whose behaviour is outstanding. They are always up for a challenge and are immensely proud of their school. We are a dedicated and committed staff. We take pride in our school and want only the best for the children we teach and the community we serve. Our motivated teachers, who are praised for their excellent teaching, are a professional, creative, friendly and innovative team who are strongly supported by our capable Teaching Assistants and the wider school. Support and professional development are a high priority and all our staff at every level benefit from high quality professional development opportunities. We can offer: A happy school with a committed team; A school with outstanding academic achievement; Supportive staff; A warm and welcoming atmosphere; Enthusiastic, well-motivated and excellently behaved children who will love your desire to engage them in their learning; Supportive parents and Governors; Excellent professional development opportunities We welcome visits to the school, please contact the office to arrange: office@willows.staffs.sch.uk The available school visit dates are: Monday 6 th October at 1:30pm, Friday 10 th October at 4:00pm and Monday 13 th October at 9:30am. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15 th October - 12pm please return completed forms to bursar@willows.staff.sch.uk Interview date: Tuesday 21 st October 2025