Early Years Foundation Stage Lead Teacher

Job description

Early Years Foundation Stage Lead Teacher

Salary or Hourly Rate

Main Pay Range + TLR2

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Work Base

Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8LD

Additional Documents Instance 1

Additional Documents Instance 1

Closing Date

29 September 2026 12:00

Are you an inspirational early years leader? Do you believe in building strong foundations for learning and for life? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School is set within grounds which promote and enable learning through play and curiosity. Our aim, "We Nurture, We Flourish, We Achieve" is central to everything we do. We offer opportunities for our children to investigate, to flourish and to be the very best they can be. We strive to ensure that all our children leave our school feeling proud of their achievements and have developed the confidence and skills essential to develop a life-long love for learning.

We are seeking to fill the following position:
An inspirational and child-centred EYFS Lead Teacher for one of our Reception classes with responsibility for leading our Reception and Nursery classes from January 2027.

We are searching for a teacher who:
• Is nurturing, creative and passionate about learning, whilst being flexible and committed to contributing to all aspects of school life;
• Has an in-depth knowledge of the EYFS curriculum;
• Is a leader who can contribute positively to the further success of all children in our school;
• Adopts creative approaches to learning and is able to secure high quality outcomes;
• Has very high expectations and standards of teaching, inclusion, pupil achievement and behaviour;
• A team player with a 'can do attitude' who puts the children of Nettleworth first;
• Has a track record of delivering clear impact within their classes and areas of subject leadership;
• Displays the ability to create an excellent learning environment;
• Forms and develops positive, professional relationships with our parents

In return, we offer:
• A supportive, inclusive and aspirational team environment in which to work;
• Children who "love coming to school" and are "inquisitive and confident learners" (Ofsted)
• A supportive and ambitious Governing Body;
• A commitment to continued professional development

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact the school office on 01623 455940 or email

Completed application forms can be emailed to

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 29th September at 12 noon
Shortlisting will take place: Wednesday 30th September
Provisional dates for interview: Wednesday 7th October.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
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