Salary: £27,254 - £29,064 per annum pro rata
Grade: Grade F (pts 9 -13)
Contract: Permanent. (Term Time Only including 5 training days) + 3 days
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire, Michael Syddall CE (Aided) Primary
The Michael Syddall CE (VA) Primary School is seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and committed EYFS Lead Practitioner to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting role to work as lead practitioner in our EYFS Preschool setting. The role will involve having responsibility for FS1 but working in collaboration with the whole EYFS team. We would love you to come, join our growing wonderful team and be part of our school for the future.
We are looking for a practitioner who possesses the following qualities:
* Believes that children come first
* Is committed to supporting a learning environment that promotes excellence and the individual learning needs of all pupils.
* Can use their initiative
* Experience of supporting a range of lessons
* Experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
* Flexibility in their approach and a commitment to team working.
* Be patient, caring, understanding, positive and supportive.
* Effective behaviour management skills.
* Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
* Punctuality and reliability.
* Have experience of working within EYFS
* Be willing to support all aspects of school life.
In return, we can offer:
* A great place to work
* Wonderful staff and children
* Job satisfaction
* A welcoming school where children are at the heart of what we do
* A committed and motivated staff team
* An important part in an exciting journey
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for this post.
To find out more about our exciting school please look at our website. Visits to school are warmly encouraged, please email or telephone to arrange an appointment. If this position excites you we look forward to receiving your application please return to -syddall.n-
Key Dates:
Application Closing Date: 08th December 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Key Documents:
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Early Years Lead Practitioner
Salary: £27,254 - £29,064 per annum pro rata
Posted: 25/11/2025
Closing date: 08/12/2025
Closing time: 23:59