Early Years Lead and Class Teacher

About the Role

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, inspirational and innovative Early Years Lead and Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner with a passion for Early Years education and the ambition to lead and inspire others in delivering the very best outcomes for our youngest learners.

We are looking for a committed professional who has high expectations for every child and believes that learning should be engaging, inclusive and inspiring. You will be passionate about creating a nurturing environment where children flourish, develop confidence and curiosity, and achieve their full potential.

About us

Our school can offer you:

• A welcoming, caring and inclusive school community where children are at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive and experienced leadership team committed to staff wellbeing, professional development and excellent outcomes for all pupils.
• The opportunity to lead and shape our Early Years provision, making a lasting difference to children's learning and development.
• Dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues who work collaboratively and support one another.
• Highly supportive and committed Governors.
• Strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and thrive in a positive learning environment.
• A commitment to your ongoing professional growth, with high-quality training and development opportunities.

About you

We are looking for someone who will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of high-quality teaching and learning in the Early Years.
• Lead and develop our Early Years provision with vision, creativity and enthusiasm.
• Have consistently high expectations and aspirations for every child.
• Inspire a love of learning through an engaging, stimulating and child-centred curriculum.
• Use effective assessment to identify next steps, accelerate progress and ensure all children achieve their best.
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively as part of our dedicated staff team while supporting and developing others.
• Be committed to continuous professional development and school improvement.

If you are an enthusiastic and ambitious teacher with the vision and passion to lead our Early Years team and make a real difference to children's lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Shortlisting will take place on: 30/9/26

Interviews/Observations will take place on: 5/10/26

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The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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