EYFS Lead & Class Teacher

Lead a classroom where curiosity is celebrated, independence is nurtured, and every small achievement helps shape a child's future. Protocol Education is working with a welcoming and ambitious primary school seeking an inspiring EYFS Lead & Class Teacher to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years practitioner who is passionate about giving children the very best start to their education. The successful candidate will combine excellent classroom practice with strong leadership skills, helping to drive the Early Years provision forward while creating a nurturing, engaging and purposeful learning environment. You'll play a key role in shaping the EYFS curriculum, supporting colleagues, and ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning. The school is looking for someone who understands that Early Years is about far more than academic milestones. It's about creating meaningful experiences, fostering curiosity and building the foundations for future success. The Role As EYFS Lead & Class Teacher, you will: Lead and develop the EYFS provision across the schoolDeliver engaging, child-centred learning experiencesCreate a stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued and motivated to learnSupport children's development across all areas of the EYFS frameworkMonitor progress and ensure high-quality outcomes for all pupilsWork collaboratively with colleagues, parents and wider professionalsMentor and support EYFS support staff where appropriateDrive continuous improvement and share best practice within the phasePromote positive relationships, independence and school readiness Pay & Benefits Competitive salary dependent on experience and leadership responsibilitiesWeekly PAYE pay through Protocol EducationOpportunity to lead and shape a successful EYFS provisionSupportive leadership team and collaborative school cultureOngoing professional development and leadership opportunitiesDedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment processPotential for long-term career progression What You Can Expect A welcoming and well-resourced Early Years environmentA school that values creativity, play-based learning and child developmentStrong support from senior leaders and colleaguesChildren who are encouraged to explore, question and discoverOpportunities to influence practice and lead improvement initiativesA positive school culture where staff wellbeing matters This Role Is Perfect If You Hold QTS and have significant EYFS teaching experienceHave experience leading or contributing to the development of Early Years provisionAre passionate about child-centred learning and developmentHave a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and assessment practicesCan inspire both children and colleagues through outstanding practiceAre confident leading curriculum development and driving high standardsValue positive relationships with children, families and staffWant to make a lasting impact on children's earliest educational experiences What We Need to Clear You Passport or proof of right to work in the UKTwo proofs of address (e.g. driving licence, utility bill, council tax statement)CV covering the last 10 years of work and/or education, with any gaps explainedReferences covering the last 2 years of teaching employmentOverseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more within the last 5 years If you're an experienced Early Years teacher ready to take the next step into leadership, or an established EYFS Lead looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the educational journeys of young learners from the very beginning. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.