Early Years Lead

We are seeking an inspiring, ambitious and experienced

teacher to join our Senior Leadership Team as our new

Early Years Lead. This is a key strategic post focused on

securing consistently high-quality Early Years provision

across Nursery and Reception as the foundation of

Abbeyfields First School.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead EYFS

improvement at a pivotal stage. As we develop a

partnership with a private, school-based nursery for

children aged 0–3 alongside our own outstanding

provision, you will play a central role in driving EYFS

forward and ensuring our children receive the very best

start to their school life. The recent successful allocation

of a £150,000 school-based nursery grant will enable us

to further transform and enhance our provision.

Using our extensive grounds and our very own forest,

you will champion the purposeful and ambitious use of

outdoor learning, recognising its vital role in supporting

children’s development, curiosity and wellbeing. You will

ensure that the indoor and outdoor environments work

seamlessly together to deliver exceptional learning

experiences and outcomes for all children.

As part of your role, you will maintain a teaching

commitment in Nursery or Reception and lead by

example through consistently high-quality practice.

We are looking to appoint someone who: ● Is an exemplary classroom practitioner with

uncompromisingly high expectations for all

pupils ● Is a driven, proactive and resilient leader who

can inspire, challenge and develop a team to

achieve excellence ● Has a proven ability to lead and secure

high-quality EYFS pedagogy, including strong

adult interaction and highly effective enabling

environments ● Can drive continuous improvement, using

research and best practice to secure

outstanding outcomes for all children ● Is passionate about outdoor learning and able

to maximise its impact across the provision ● Builds strong, positive relationships with parents,

carers and a wide range of stakeholders ● Leads with clarity and purpose to ensure the

highest standards in teaching, learning and

assessment ● Contributes actively and strategically as a

member of the Senior Leadership Team to

whole school and Trust development