EYFS Phase Leader & Class Teacher

EYFS PHASE LEADER & CLASS TEACHER REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 OR SOONER , WITH MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY. SALARY: MAIN SCALE/UPS: £32,916 – £51,048 + TLR2a £3527 – negotiable dependent upon experience

The Governors of St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an excellent and dynamic Early Years teacher to join our vibrant school community and lead the Early Years Foundation Stage and adhere to the school’s Catholic Life and Mission.

We are looking for someone who can drive excellence in teaching, learning, safeguarding, and outcomes for our Early Years pupils and further develop and enhance our provision and curriculum offer.

• Be strongly supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school
• Provide strategic leadership for Early Years, including transition from nursery settings and to Year 1
• Lead the development and embed an ambitious EYFS curriculum rooted in best practice and promoting strong foundations
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning and manage and develop a skilled and motivated team
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, care, and inclusion
• Work closely with families staff, governors, parents and the wider community and external agencies to support children’s learning and wellbeing
• Leads and motivate others and is an active member of the Senior Management team.

• A happy learning environment where everyone is valued
• The opportunity to have a real strategic influence
• A setting that values Early Years as the foundation of lifelong learning
• A highly motivated staff team and happy children who are keen to learn
• Ongoing professional development and management opportunities at a very exciting time in the life of the school
• Committed governors who support all aspects of school

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged by appointment with the Headteacher. Applications must be on a CES Application Form. Applications on other forms or CV’s will not be accepted. Further information and an application pack can be obtained by contacting the school on or by e-mail: postbo

St Patrick’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing Date for applications:
Wednesday 25th March, 2026 at 12 noon.

Lesson observations and interviews will place week beginning 13th April 2026.