EYFS Leader – Full-Time Permanent Role
Start Date: September 2026

An ambitious, inclusive, and nurturing primary school in the Outer London Borough of Redbridge is seeking to appoint an outstanding EYFS Leader to join its dedicated team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Early Years practitioner who is committed to providing exceptional learning experiences for young children and leading a thriving EYFS provision with creativity, vision, and high expectations.

Our school is proud of its welcoming and diverse community, where every child is encouraged to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. We are committed to delivering a broad, engaging, and knowledge-rich curriculum that inspires curiosity, creativity, resilience, and independence from the very beginning of a child’s educational journey.

The Early Years provision plays a vital role within the school, offering a stimulating, language-rich, and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. We believe in developing the whole child and creating strong partnerships with families to ensure every pupil achieves their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced EYFS teacher with a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework
• Have proven leadership experience or the ambition and capability to step into a leadership role
• Be passionate about early childhood development and high-quality provision
• Lead and develop an engaging, inclusive, and inspiring EYFS curriculum
• Support, motivate, and mentor staff within the Early Years team
• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and raise attainment
• Create stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and external agencies
• Drive improvements and contribute positively to the wider leadership of the school

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the strategic development of the EYFS provision across Nursery and Reception
• Ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, and achievement
• Monitoring teaching and learning through observations, coaching, and feedback
• Leading curriculum planning and ensuring progression across the Early Years curriculum
• Promoting excellent safeguarding and wellbeing practices within EYFS
• Supporting transition arrangements into Reception and into Key Stage 1
• Analysing data and implementing targeted strategies to improve outcomes for all learners

We offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning
• A collaborative and welcoming staff culture
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Well-resourced learning environments and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• Outer London salary: £41,935 – £52,219 + TLR

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible. Immediate interview slots are available, and the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious EYFS leader to make a lasting impact within a thriving and supportive primary school community.

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