Early Years Foundation Stage Leader
Summer Lane Primary, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2BB6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time. Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M3 to M6
Additional allowances
TLR 2a for Early Years Leadership role
What skills and experience we're looking for
As EYFS Leader, you will:
- Lead and develop a high-quality, engaging and ambitious Early Years curriculum
- Model outstanding classroom practice and champion excellence in teaching and learning
- Drive continuous improvement through effective use of assessment and data
- Play an active role within the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to whole-school priorities
- Support and lead on safeguarding, data management, and curriculum development initiatives
- Inspire and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and professional development
- Ensure all children make strong progress and achieve their full potential
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has a proven track record of effective teaching in Early Years
- Demonstrates strong pedagogical expertise and a deep understanding of EYFS principles
- Has leadership experience or clear potential to lead a key stage effectively
- Is highly reflective, driven and committed to continual improvement
- Can use data effectively to inform teaching and raise standards
- Is passionate about inclusive practice and supporting every child to succeed
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Thrives as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
HCAT offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits including:
- Membership of either the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme (Support Staff) or Teacher Pension Scheme (Teaching roles)
- Access to free Financial Advice
- Access to the VIVUP benefits website including Cycle to Work, car leasing and technology schemes and discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
- Free Flu Jabs available, discounted Local Gym and Health Clubs and access to our Employee
- Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice, physiotherapy, and weight management.
- Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
- Training and development opportunities
Summer Lane offers:
- A supportive and ambitious school community
- A committed and experienced staff team
- Opportunities for leadership development and professional growth
- Pupils who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn
- A culture that prioritises wellbeing and work-life balance
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Summer Lane Primary
- School type
- Academies, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- No information available
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Summer Lane Primary website
- Email address
- james.mcclure@hcacademytrust.education
- Phone number
- 01226 205363
Summer Lane Primary School is an average sized primary school with over 270 pupils on roll. It is a 1.5 form entry school with 3 classes per key stage.
Our core vision of Engage, Inspire, Thrive is interwoven throughout our teaching and learning experiences.
We strive to ensure the highest levels of engagement at all levels through inspiring pupils tobe the best versions of themselves.
Our teaching and learning assures pupils thrive throughout school in preparation for high school and their next steps in life…
Arranging a visit to Summer Lane Primary
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email james.mcclure@hcacademytrust.education.
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