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Early Years Foundation Stage Lead

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7PB

This job expired on 15 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 1FTE Permanent Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2a of £3,527

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is looking to recruit an Early Years Foundation Stage Leader. The suitable candidate will have substantial Early Years experience and in-depth knowledge of the Early Years curriculum. They will be an active member of the leadership team and effectively lead Early Years on a day-to-day basis and school development priorities, whilst supporting other Phase Leaders.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Curriculum and child development

• Substantial experience of teaching Early Years children

• Has excellent knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum and can lead effective transition for all pupils between key stages

• Has the ability to lead staff and provide professional guidance in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with Early Years children

• The ability to manage a team on a daily basis

• Is able to lead a core curriculum subject

• Work effectively with parents, SLT, Governors to achieve excellence, ensuring that all statutory requirements are met to bring about high standards for all pupils

• A high level of commitment to aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils

• The ability to demonstrate and model excellent teaching and learning.

• Have experience of leading, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others including support staff

• Supportive of the Catholic ethos and the care the school provides

What the school offers its staff

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK. As part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust family of 38 schools, there is a vast array of professional opportunities to network and grow with colleagues across the Trust.

In return we can offer:

• A warm and welcoming school, parish and wider community

• Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners

• A commitment to your continuing professional development

• A well-resourced and engaging learning environment

• An experienced and talented staff team, with a supportive Governing Body, Trust team and wider School / Church community

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SWIL028 Early Years Foundation Lead - St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - Closing Date 15.05.2026.pdf - 4.71 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 263 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: enquiries@stwilfrids.npcat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01904 659726
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wilfrid-s-catholic-primary-school-a-catholic-voluntary-academy

Arranging a visit to St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@stwilfrids.npcat.org.uk.

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