Head of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Reception Class Teacher (Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery)

Salary: 32916 - 51048 (3527 TLR2a)
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Monday 27 April 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 05 May 2026

How to apply: Please note that we do not accept a Curriculum Vitae as a form of application. The job pack and application form are available to download from to contact if you have a query: Alternatively please email

Due to the well-earned retirement of our highly respected current EYFS lead the Governors of Rudyard Kipling Primary School and Nursery wish to appoint an exceptional passionate and experienced Early Years Foundation Stage Lead. The successful candidate will also teach one of our two Reception classes. This is a key leadership role for a passionate educator with a strong track record in Early Years. The successful candidate will possess the clarity expertise and presence to drive high standards further strengthen pedagogy and ensure a consistently excellent education for every child from age 2-5 years old.

As EYFS Lead you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across our Nursery and both Reception classes ensuring our curriculum and pedagogy align with the DfEs Strong Foundations principles.

• Teach one of our two Reception classes modelling exemplary practice and setting the standard for the phase.

• Champion early language reading and maths alongside purposeful play as the foundations for long term success.

• Lead the development implementation and evaluation of EYFS pedagogy provision and assessment.

• Build positive relationships with families modelling clear communication and professionalism.

• Lead the design sequencing and progression of the EYFS curriculum ensuring it reflects the Strong Foundations focus on early language early reading early maths and high-quality interactions.

• Lead and coach staff across the phase building a strong reflective and high performing team.

• Oversee the quality of the indoor and outdoor learning environments ensuring that they reflect our schools outdoors ethos and the expectations set out on Strong Foundations.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the phase using evidence data and professional insight to refine practice.

• Further strengthen transitions between Nursery and Reception ensuring every childs needs are met.

• Ensure totally inclusive practice that identifies needs early and removes barriers for all learners.

• Be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team contributing to whole-school strategy and decision making.

You will have dedicated leadership time alongside your class teaching commitment.

You will be:

• An experienced and exceptional EYFS teacher with a proven track record of leading improvement.

• Organised reflective and able to balance strategic leadership with operational demands.

• Highly knowledgeable about the DfEs Strong Foundations guidance and able to translate it into high quality day-to-day practice.

• Skilled at coaching mentoring and developing staff at different stages of their career.

• Fully committed to inclusive practice early intervention and removing barriers.

• Resilient with a happy and positive mindset.

• Keen to contribute to the wider life and ethos of our school where no child is left behind.

We can offer you:

• A friendly dedicated and collaborative staff team committed to making a difference.

• A supportive induction process to help you settle in confidently.

• A vibrant and welcoming EYFS setting enriched by an inviting outdoor environment that inspires learning and exploration.

• Professional trust collaboration and ongoing development.

• A nurturing school culture where care and support are at the heart of everything we do.

• Wonderful children who are proud respectful and eager to learn.

• Access to exceptional school grounds including our own magical Forest School.

Our school is committed to inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Our early years provision is already a strength of the school and we are committed to further strengthening it under the leadership of the right candidate.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the School Office () to book a place on a tour.

Tour dates and times: Thursday 16 April at 16:40pm and Monday 20 April at 11:00am and 16:00pm

Closing date: Monday 27 April 2026 at 9:00am
Interview date: Tuesday 5 May 2026