Early Year Lead
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1RP17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP - or September 2026
Closing date
23 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Scale to inc UPS plus TLR
Additional allowances
Main Scale to inc UPS plus TLR
Early Year Lead job summary
St Bernard’s Catholic Primary School is known for its positive ethos where staff, pupils, parents and the wider community work in harmony to foster a vibrant and inclusive learning environment. We are committed to ensuring our children not only achieve academic success but also enjoy their time in school, growing as confident and independent learners.
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
Teach an EYFS class within the EYFS framework
Work alongside two experienced Teaching Assistants in a supportive classroom environment
Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging learning experiences to meet the needs of all pupils
Contribute to the nurturing and inclusive ethos of our Early Years setting
Collaborate closely with colleagues across the school to support pupil progress and development
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
Holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Has excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and strong early years pedagogy
Is enthusiastic, reflective, and committed to providing outstanding learning opportunities for young children
Can communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and carers
Is committed to promoting the values and ethos of a community-focused school
We Offer:
A welcoming and supportive school community
A TLR to run the EYFS classroom.
A well-established Early Years team with two Teaching Assistants in class
Children who are eager to learn and thrive in a nurturing environment
Opportunities for professional development and collaboration
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed with four dates set below. Please contact Audrey Sanderson to arrange an appointment slot: bursar@stbernards.mecmat.org. These visits will involve a tour of school, a meeting with the Headteacher and time to ask any questions you might have about the advertised post.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St. Bernard's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of staff and young people.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston
- School type
- Academy, Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 234 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston website
St. Bernard's is a Catholic one form entry school (age 3-11) with 229 children on roll.
St. Bernard’s is a thriving school on the outskirts of Preston. It embodies the Catholic faith and way of life in everything it does and is a happy, friendly school. We pride ourselves on our successes in all aspects of school life both in our work and in our play.
In December 2022, St. Bernard's became one of the founding schools of Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust. Within the Trust we work as "one family in Christ."
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