Early Years Leader

Monkshouse Primary Academy, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1LG

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  3 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  4 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £47,472.00 Annually (Actual) Plus TLR2

Early Years Leader job summary

Monkshouse Primary Academy is a vibrant, two-form entry primary school with an attached Nursery. We deliver a curriculum that is exciting, engaging and inclusive and we aim to provide the best opportunities for teaching and learning which will inspire, motivate and engage all children.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, energetic and inspiring leader to lead our friendly, supportive EYFS team.

We are looking for a person who:

• Is passionate about teaching and learning, especially in the Early Years
• Provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Early Years
• Has extensive knowledge of Early Years Framework and Inclusion Funding
• Is an excellent teacher with high expectations
• Is enthusiastic and committed to providing children with a rich learning environment
• Is able to challenge and engage pupils believing in our mantra “why say no when you can say yes?”
• Is able to share their vision for the Early Years clearly whilst inspiring and motivating the team

We can offer you:

• The experience of working in a well led school where pupils are enthusiastic in their learning and proud of their school and make every effort to do well (Ofsted 2023)
• The support of dedicated colleagues who work closely together
• The chance to deliver a rich and vibrant curriculum which provides pupils with memorable experiences
• Opportunities to access a wide range of CPD
• An environment where staff wellbeing is a part of our culture and where everyone is valued

Visits to our academy are warmly welcomed. To discuss the role and find out more about our school please contact our Principal Mr Andrew Clarke either by telephoning the school on 01775 722006 or emailing enquiries@monkshouse.co.uk

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

UoLAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advert, should we identify and appropriate candidate. If you have not been invited for an interview within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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

Monkshouse Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. All school staff are trained in Child Protection, and children are made aware of the adults they can talk to if they have any concerns. Staff are trained to look out for signs of harm or neglect and are required to report these to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

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 Monkshouse Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 463 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Monkshouse Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monkshouse-primary-academy

Monkshouse Primary Academy is part of the University of Lincoln Academy Trust and is a vibrant, two-form entry primary school with a nursery. We deliver a curriculum that is exciting, engaging and inclusive and we aim to provide the best opportunities for teaching and learning which will inspire, motivate and engage all children.

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