Early Years Lead Teacher

St Nicholas Chantry Church of England Primary School, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 7LT

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MP3-UPS1

Early Years Lead Teacher job summary

St Nicholas' Chantry CofE Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and values-driven Early Years Lead Teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop high‑quality EYFS provision, shaping an engaging, inclusive and play‑based curriculum that gives every child the very best start to their learning journey.

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About St Nicholas' Chantry CofE Primary School

St Nicholas’ Chantry Church of England Primary School in Clevedon is a welcoming and aspirational Church school with a strong Christian ethos. It offers a creative, inclusive and supportive environment where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their best. Guided by core Christian values and its commitment to Create, Aspire and Nurture, the school promotes spiritual growth, personal development and high academic standards, helping pupils flourish with confidence, purpose and a strong sense of belonging.

St Nicholas' Chantry CofE Primary School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Is passionate for teaching and commited to student success

• Is qualified to degree level or equivalent and has qualified teacher status (QTS) 

• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At St Nicholas' Chantry Primary School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

How to Apply

To apply and find out more, please click the apply button:

Closing date: Sunday 17th May

Interviews: To be held shortly after

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

Safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting every member of staff to reach their full potential.

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.

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.

About St Nicholas Chantry Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 329 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Nicholas Chantry Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicholas-chantry-church-of-england-primary-school

St Nicholas' Chantry is a 420 place church primary school which is part of the Clevedon Learning Trust. The school primarily serves the central area of the town of Clevedon which is on the Bristol Channel coast in North Somerset.

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