Early Years Leader

The Lanes Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 4BB

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  20 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) MPR-UPR with TLR 2a - £3,527

Early Years Leader job summary

Early Years Leader wanted!

We are looking for an inspirational, innovative, hardworking and motivated teacher to join our amazing team. We are a very happy school with fantastic children in a very supportive community. You will be working within a team of dedicated professionals who work hard every day to provide the best experiences and education for our children. As a three-form entry school, you will be leading a fabulous team of dedicated professionals both within Nursery and Reception. We want someone who has a passion for and expertise in Early Years to drive excellence across the phase, ensuring that every child experiences a rich, ambitious and well‑sequenced curriculum that reflects the very best education for all children. We want a team player with strong interpersonal and organisational skills, who brings creativity, strategic thinking and a deep understanding of high‑quality early years pedagogy.

If you are ready for a new adventure at a school which is really going places we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced and passionate EYFS practitioner/previous EYFS leader.
• Has a clear, ambitious and research‑informed vision for Early Years.
• Has a track record which demonstrates consistently strong practice and impact.
• Has a passion for ensuring that every child has the best possible start to their education.
• Relates well to pupils, staff and parents, building outstanding relationships, showing a deep level of care about their individual needs.
• Is outward‑facing and committed to establishing strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Will develop and resource an aspirational environment, indoors and out, that supports the learning, independence and curiosity of every child.
• Can create stimulating learning environments in which children feel secure, valued and ready to learn.
• Can provide our children with high‑quality, memorable and language‑rich learning opportunities.
• Can bring learning alive in well‑planned and effective learning sequences which inspire, captivate and build on what children already know and can do.
• Can support our children to become resilient learners who thrive on challenge and develop strong characteristics of effective learning.
• Values all children; has high expectations and a commitment to the development of the whole child.
• Can motivate, inspire and develop a team, modelling high expectations and professional integrity.
• Has the ability to organise and prioritise tasks and can be proactive and solution‑focused.
• Is reflective about their practice and keen to contribute to their own learning and development.
• Adapts to changing circumstances and new ideas in a positive and creative manner.
• Can deal with sensitive issues in a professional, confidential and child‑centred manner.
• Has a tenacious approach, with an unshakeable drive to deliver great outcomes for all children.
• Shows a commitment to professional development and a determination to grow, develop and learn.
• Is flexible and willing to respond to new challenges.
• Has high standards for themselves and others.
• Has a good sense of humour.
• Is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.

The Lanes Primary School is a three-form entry school based across two sites and is part of the White Hills Park Trust. We are a really positive team with great children in a fabulous community!

One of our guiding principles, which supports our efforts every day, is excellence. Everything we do is led by our desire to show excellence...this might be in our approach to work, the way we treat others, the manners we use towards our peers and visitors or in the way we respond to new experiences. You will hear the word 'excellent' many times as you move through school.

We are committed to:

Providing excellent teaching and learning by passionate experts

Having the highest expectations of all our pupils and knowing our children well

Challenging all children to strive for academic, creative, sporting and personal accomplishment within a broad, knowledge rich, vibrant curriculum

Developing a truly inclusive school, where ALL children can flourish

Celebrating achievement in all areas

Fostering an ethos of respect and empathy

Instilling a lifelong love of learning and a strong grounding for future success

Ensuring all children feel secure and happy.

We celebrate perseverance; resilience and risk taking, ensuring children welcome challenge and are not frightened to make mistakes. We encourage children to take ownership of and responsibility for their learning, so they have the confidence and curiosity to ask questions, solve problems and respond to quality feedback. We encourage the children to be proud of the school and their achievements in all areas of the curriculum. We foster open and honest communication with parents and actively seek to engage with all members of the community in a positive and collaborative manner.

White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school. It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon.  We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.

Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils. 

Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org)

If you would like to discuss the role or want to come and have a look around, please contact Pete Wilkes (Headteacher) through the school office - office@thelanes.notts.sch.uk or call 0115 9138558.

We really encourage you to come and visit!

Applications for the post must be submitted by Friday 1 May 2026 via our online application form, which can be found at Careers | The White Hills Park Trust or by clicking the ‘apply now’ link.

We really encourage you to come and visit!

Interviews to be held: Friday 8 May 2026

White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work.

All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

Claire Shaw

CEO

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

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 The Lanes Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 629 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Lanes Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-lanes-primary-school-nottingham

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