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River Mill is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated full-time EYFS teacher and Nursery Lead to start in September 2026. We would welcome applications from Early Years Careers teachers as well as experienced teachers.
The salary will be Fringe MPS/UPS + TLR2a
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Nursery Lead will support the Head Teacher in achieving the objectives set out in the School Improvement Plan. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the post holder will share responsibility for the education and welfare of all pupils within the school.
The primary focus of the role is to continue to raise standards of teaching, learning, attainment and progress across the Early Years Foundation Stage, including Nursery provision. The EYFS and Nursery Lead will provide strategic leadership, operational management and professional guidance to all staff working within EYFS.
The role includes the responsibility for developing and monitoring the Nursery provision at River Mill, ensuring high-quality curriculum delivery, assessment and pastoral care.
The post holder will carry out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, having due regard to the school’s aims, policies and schemes of work.
Additional non-contact time, over and above PPA, will be provided to fulfil leadership responsibilities.
We offer many opportunities for staff to develop their career within our mutually supportive team including:
1. The opportunity to work with committed teaching professionals within our school and across the Trust.
2. Cross Trust CPD
3. Fantastic children and families
4. Amazing technology – including an immersive suite and VR headsets
We follow a creative curriculum to encourage children to become independent learners. We are looking for energetic, innovative teachers that have the ability to provide children with lessons that they will remember for the rest of their academic life. You must have good communication and organisational skills with the confidence to work on your own initiative.
The Trust also provides staff who have completed their probationary period with discounted gym membership at certain gyms, a well-being day of choice (conditions apply), free eye tests and up to £65 towards glasses and an assistance package which includes legal advice, counselling, financial advice, family advice and much more.
We encourage you to come and meet our leadership team at our schools so you can soak up the friendly atmosphere and get a feel for the amazing facilities you could be involved in and discuss the values and expectations of the Trust.