Overview
Required September 2026
St. Matthew’s C.E. (Aided) Primary School and Nursery Centre is seeking to appoint an excellent Early Years practitioner to the role of Early Years Foundation Stage Lead from September 2026.
The successful candidate will have a key role in the continued development of provision and practice across Early Years, Nursery and Reception. We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference to our children and families, through strong leadership, aligning diverse strength into a unified team driven towards a shared vision.
The EYFS lead will also be expected to undertake the role of EYFS Deputy DSL, supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection across the Early Years Foundation Stage. The role ensures that all children are safe, supported, and able to thrive, and that staff understand and follow statutory EYFS safeguarding procedures consistently.
Profile
The ideal candidate will be an inspirational practitioner with creative and innovative approaches, who committed to raising standards and improving the outcomes for the children at St Matthew’s.
Application process
To apply:
- Application forms supporting statements should be emailed directly to the School Business Manager at jayne.oconnell@taw.org.uk
- Closing date for applications: Midday on 15th May 2026
- Interview date: 21st May 2026
Safeguarding and disclosures
This school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Online checks will be carried out for all candidates invited to interview following the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023. The successful candidate will also be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with other pre-employment checks.
Visits and information
Visits to the school are welcome, please email the Business Manager on 01952 386260 or jayne.oconnell@taw.org.uk
You can also view more information about our school by visiting our web page at: https://www.stmatthewscofe.com
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