EYFS and Extended Schools Lead; Robsack Wood Primary

EYFS and Extended Schools Lead (Robsack Wood Primary)
Job Info

• Job Identification 2498
• Job Category Education
• Posting Date 01/27/2026, 08:58 AM
• Apply Before 02/09/2026, 12:00 AM
• Working Hours 37
• Salary From 55,746
• Salary To 61,534
• Working Pattern Full Time
• Contract Type Permanent Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Hours of work: 37 Hours

Working pattern:
Full-time

Closing date:
Monday 9 January 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Robsack Wood Primary Academy
Whatlington Way
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN38 9TE

We are looking for an EYFS and Extended School Lead to lead our high quality Early Years provision. This includes our Reception classes in the main academy, an extensive Nursery and term time Extended Schools including a Breakfast Club and After School provision. Our Nursery is open from 7.45am to 6.00pm daily with 60 places available from 3 months up. Our Extended Schools provision is open 7.45am to 6.00pm daily.

The main duties of the role will include:

• To ensure the effective organisation of the EYFS (Nursery and Reception) and Extended Schools provision, maintaining high standards for all pupils.
• To be responsible for the strategic direction and development of the learning and achievement of EYFS with the support of, and under the direction of the leadership team.
• To be accountable for high quality teaching that supports rising levels of attainment in EYFS and to support, hold accountable, develop and lead a team.
• This is a full time role for 37 hours per week, working 52 weeks with annual leave entitlement which can also be taken in term time rather than under normal teachers terms and conditions as per the Burgundy Book. The Nursery provision is open for approximately 49 weeks of the year. Our Reception and Extended Schools provision is open term time only.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills ensuring all Early Years policies and processes are implemented and followed to ensure high quality teaching and learning in all settings.
• Please contact the academy for a tour of our unique and exceptional setting and for a discussion with our Principal.
• Please go to the University of Brighton Academies Trust website for further information including job description and job specification Brighton Academies Trust

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to .

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.