Early Years Lead Teacher
William Lilley Infant and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7FS26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
From January 2027 or earlier (ideally September 2026)
Closing date
16 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
21 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Main Scale to UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape and lead the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision at our school and to become a member of the School Leadership Team. We are looking for an inspirational, ambitious teacher with a proven track record of raising standards who can contribute to and drive excellence in: teaching, learning, and the EYFS curriculum.
This unique position will shape EYFS provision within the school as we have recently restructured our EYFS provision to include 2 year old unit and which builds our current excellent provision. In this role you will support the leading the line management of a small team, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring excellent progress for all children in all areas and delivering quality, daily classroom practice. EYFS is a strength of our school as children ‘get off to a flying start’. We are seeking a leader who can build upon these high standards.
As the EYFS Lead, you will play a key role in the experience of our youngest learners, ensuring every child has the opportunity to shine at the start of their learning journey. We aim to promote high aspirations for all and a love of learning through a rich and creative curriculum, which is rooted in fun, engaging and playful first-hand experiences. We welcome and celebrate uniqueness of every child and strive to support them their first steps into education and helping them to reach their full potential in all aspects of school life.
The ideal candidate will:
- is an outstanding EYFS teacher.
- uses effective EYFS pedagogy to inspire positive outcomes across foundation stage
- is committed to raising standards for all pupils.
- is an effective communicator, who can work effectively within key stage teams across the school implementing a vision of growth for our school.
- is an outstanding team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- has a proven track record of implementing effective school improvement strategies which raise attainment.
- can work creatively in partnership with pupils, families, staff, governors and the wider community.
- is committed to engage in all aspects of wider school life and development
- has experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and an understanding of how to overcome barriers to learning.
- is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of children.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you
- a friendly welcoming community where every child is known and valued.
- a dedicated purposeful environment with a high standard of pupil work and behaviour.
- a committed and motivated staff team
- Personalised professional development opportunities.
- a very supportive, enthusiastic and progressive Governing Body.
- an opportunity to make a difference.
- talented, confident and happy children.
Further information about the job
Visits are positively welcomed prior to applications being submitted. Please contact the school office (0115 917 9277) to arrange a convenient date and time.
Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete and return an application form, along with a covering letter, which clearly demonstrates your suitability for this role. Applications can be submitted via email to jjenkins@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk, or by post to the following address:
William Lilley Infant & Nursery School
Halls Road
Stapleford
Nottinghamshire
NG9 7FS
Closing Date
Please ensure your application form arrives by 9:00am, Tuesday 16 June 2026.
Shortlisting
Successful candidates will be invited to interview by 5:00pm, Tuesday 16 June 2026.
Interview
Interviews for the role will be held on Tuesday 23 June 2026.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About William Lilley Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 147 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- William Lilley Infant and Nursery School website
- Email address
- jjenkins@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0115 917 9277
William Lilley is a friendly, open and nurturing Infant & Nursery school in the heart of the Stapleford community. Our reputation for supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of every child recognises individuality and celebrates every achievement enabling our young children to blossom in their first years of schooling.
Arranging a visit to William Lilley Infant and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jjenkins@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk.
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