Early Years Lead & Reception Class Teacher

Bassingham Primary School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9HQ

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  29 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  2 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Plus TLR2a £3527

Early Years Lead & Reception Class Teacher job summary

Early Years Lead(EYFS)/Reception Class Teacher

Full Time / Permanent starting September 2026

Teachers Main Scale/UPS + TLR 2a Salary £32,916 - £51,048 + £3527 (TLR 2a)

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and forward-thinking Early Years Lead to join our team at Bassingham Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career, leading and shaping high-quality provision across this phase of school.

As Early Years Lead, you will play a pivotal role in managing, developing and overseeing the EYFS provision, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning and assessment. You will work closely with staff to drive high standards, create an inspiring and inclusive environment, and ensure all children make exceptional education progress. This role combines strategic leadership with classroom practice, giving you the opportunity to model outstanding teaching in Reception while leading a committed and enthusiastic team. You will also become part of the Senior Leadership Team.

We are looking for a teacher and leader who:

• Is an experienced and exceptional EYFS teacher with a proven track record of leading improvement
• Organised, reflective and able to balance strategic leadership with operational demands
• Has a clear vision for outstanding EYFS provision and the ability to lead and develop others
• Is passionate about creating engaging, play-based learning experiences that are both exciting and appropriately challenging
• Has a strong commitment to inclusion, equity and raising standards for all children
• Demonstrates secure and up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS Framework and best practice
• Is highly knowledgeable about the DfE’s ‘Strong Foundations’ guidance and able to translate it into high quality day-to-day practice
• Has the ability to lead, manage and support a team, fostering collaboration and professional growth
• Is an excellent communicator who can build strong relationships with staff, parents and the wider community
• Brings energy, creativity and a sense of fun to their role, contributing positively to our school team

As Early Years Lead, you will:

• Teach Reception Class, with dedicated leadership time.
• Lead and manage the EYFS setting, ensuring high-quality provision across the phase
• Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning, providing coaching and support to staff to drive continuous improvement
• Oversee planning, assessment and moderation within EYFS to ensure consistency and progression
• Create a stimulating, language-rich learning environment that supports all areas of development
• Champion early childhood development and school readiness, ensuring every child has the best possible start
• Work closely with senior leaders to contribute to whole-school improvement and strategic development
• Build strong partnerships with families to support children’s learning and wellbeing
• Further strengthen transitions between Nursery and Reception, ensuring every child’s needs are met
• Be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, contributing to whole-school strategy and decision making

Our school is committed to inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the School Office (01522 788395) to book a place on a tour.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Bassingham Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bassingham Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bassingham-primary-school-lincoln

Bassingham Primary School is a single form Primary School with just under 200 children aged 4–11. Our children live in Bassingham, its surrounding villages and beyond. We are delighted to maintain an excellent reputation in the local area and are rated a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted. When visitors come to our school, we are consistently complimented on the culture we have instilled which is described as caring, supportive and one where children are very happy.

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