Early Years Leader

Whitehouse Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 1AG

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary dependent on experience
• Additional allowances:

  Salary dependent on experience

Early Years Leader job summary

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and forward-thinking Early Years Leader to join our team at Whitehouse 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 both our Nursery and Foundation Stage classes.

As Early Years Leader, 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 progress from their starting points.

This role combines strategic leadership with classroom practice, giving you the opportunity to model outstanding teaching while leading a committed and enthusiastic team.

We are looking for a teacher and leader who:

• Is an exceptional Early Years practitioner, able to inspire, motivate and nurture young learners

• 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

• 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

About the Role

As Early Years Leader, you will:

• Lead and manage the Nursery and Reception (Foundation) classes, 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

  Why Join Us?

  Our school offers a well-structured and supportive learning environment, enhanced by modern, thoughtfully designed spaces and an innovative approach to learning, including the use of future-facing technology. We are always looking for ways to evolve and improve our practice, ensuring that both pupils and staff benefit from engaging and forward-thinking opportunities.

  We are proud of our strong, inclusive crew culture, where collaboration, mutual support and a shared sense of purpose underpin everything we do. Children feel a genuine sense of belonging and are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and resilience.

  Our curriculum is carefully planned to build knowledge and skills over time, while also promoting curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. We are committed to ensuring that every child is supported to make meaningful progress and achieve their full potential.

  If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact as an Early Years Leader, we would be delighted to hear from you.

  Safeguarding Statement

  Whitehouse Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all necessary pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.

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 Whitehouse Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 663 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whitehouse Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitehouse-primary-school-milton-keynes

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