St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School
Church Lane,
Shevington
Wigan
Qualified Teacher Pay Scale Plus TLR2a
Permanent
Required for September 2026
We are looking for an excellent EYFS practitioner to join our team and help us to lead the school on its continuing journey of success. About the Role - EYFS Lead (TLR2a) This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated teacher to shape the foundations of learning for our youngest pupils and lead the strategic development of our Early Years provision, achieving high standards of GLD.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the planning, delivery and assessment of the EYFS curriculum across Nursery and Reception
Champion high-quality teaching and learning that reflects the principles of child development and early education
Lead and support a team of EYFS staff, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
Ensure progression into KS1 is seamless, developmental and inclusive
Drive innovation in early years pedagogy, including play-based learning, continuous provision and outdoor education
Monitor pupil outcomes and lead data-informed interventions
Lead on a subject throughout the school
Work closely with SLT to align EYFS priorities with whole-school improvement
Support the school’s commitment to safeguarding and child protection
We’re Looking for Someone who:
Is an excellent EYFS practitioner
Is diligent, organised, reliable and takes pride in their work
Has a friendly and approachable manner and a good sense of humour
Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and well-being
Is proactive, flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Has extensive experience in the EYFS
A good understanding of phonics, early reading and early identification of SEND needs
Is a nurturing practitioner with a good understanding of trauma and attachment
Experience of leading others
Experience of curriculum development
In return we can offer you:
A welcoming school environment with a positive ethos rooted in the Catholic faith and teachings
Truly wonderful pupils who bring s sense of joy to all that they do
Support for continuing professional development
Colleagues who are committed to raising standards and place children at the centre of their work
A highly skilled Governing Board who believe passionately in St Bernadette’s
If you believe this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact the school office on 01257 401125.
Visits can be arranged upon request and are strongly encouraged.
Please download the application form and when completed send to Mrs Boe at bman@saintbernadettes.wigan.sch.uk
St Bernadette’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring and background check.
The school will also carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in link with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post, their contract of employment will be with the school governing board, who is the employer, and not Wigan Council.
Governors reserve the right to shortlist at any time.
Applications forms are returnable to the school
Interview date: 6th February 2026
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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