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Early Years Lead & Danecourt@Featherby Satellite Provision Lead
Lead. Inspire. Shape the future of Early Years SEND education.
Hours: 27.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
Term Time Only: 39 weeks
Start Date: ASAP or Easter
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR
About the Role
As part of our skilled and passionate EYFS team, you will help shape exceptional early years practice for pupils with a range of complex needs, including autism and communication differences. You will lead our EYFS approach across both sites and teach a Reception class within a nurturing, child-centred setting.
In this role, you will:
1. Lead and manage the Early Years curriculum across the school and satellite provision
2. Support, develop and coach staff to ensure high-quality teaching
3. Lead, organise and monitor assessment across EYFS
4. Work closely with the leadership team to strengthen EYFS provision
5. Provide consistently high-quality teaching in your Reception class
6. Ensure a positive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive
7. Contribute to the wider strategic development of Danecourt
This is a unique opportunity to lead practice at a specialist level while remaining closely connected to the joy of classroom teaching.
Who You Are
We’re looking for someone who is:
8. Passionate about Early Years and SEND
9. An experienced teacher with a strong track record in EYFS
10. Skilled at leading, motivating and developing others
11. Knowledgeable about high-quality early years practice
12. Committed to inclusion, high expectations and child-centred learning
13. Able to think creatively and work collaboratively
Leadership experience is desirable but not essential if you can demonstrate strong potential.
What We Offer
At Danecourt, you’ll join a supportive and ambitious team that lives our STARS values every day. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, you’ll benefit from:
14. Tailored CPD and leadership development
15. Coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders
16. Cross-school collaboration through the Maritime Outreach Service
17. A strong, supportive team culture across all provisions
18. Innovative CPD through our LearnUpon platform
19. A staff wellbeing offer including EAP and wellbeing leads
Danecourt is proud to be a winner of the Medway Parents & Carers SEND Award and holds the Inclusion Quality Mark’s Inclusive School Award, reflecting our commitment to excellence for our children and families.
Ready to Make a Difference?
We would love to welcome you for a visit.