EYFS and KS1 Lead with Class Teaching Responsibility

Haslington Primary Academy, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5SL

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS (or UPS for the right candidate)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2 (£3,527.00)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate must: -

• have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of teaching and/or leadership in EYFS settings;
• have experience of curriculum design and delivery across subjects in EYFS and KS1
• demonstrate an excellent understanding of the EYFS framework and how this can be delivered;
• have a proven ability to lead school improvement and development, including monitoring achievement and supporting colleagues;
• have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice;
• lead a positive team of professionals to realise the potential of our setting and our children;
• deliver a creative and exciting EYFS provision within their own classroom and across the setting, developing the children’s love of learning;
• have ambition, drive and a passion for learning;
• promote and lead high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management;
• demonstrate a commitment to raising standards;
• demonstrate an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum;
• demonstrate a strong commitment to parental and community involvement;
• demonstrate evidence of relevant CPD;
• have a good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos.

• be able to provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children;

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer: -

• an experienced and supportive team of staff;
• amazing children who feel confident to express their individuality and their talents;
• a happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do;
• excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development;
• talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance
• access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services etc);
• eye care vouchers;
• discounted gym membership;
• free annual flu jab.

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.

Application forms and further details are available from the Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail (hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk)

We warmly encourage all potential applicants to visit our school. Show arounds will take place on

Monday 16th March 2026 at 10:30am and Tuesday 17th March at 4:30pm.

To make an appointment to view the school please e-mail Mrs Z Holloway HR Officer- hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk.

Closing date: Friday 10th April at 12:00pm

Interview date: Thursday 16th April

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

EYFS and KS1 Lead JD.docx - 93.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification EYFS AND KS1 LEAD.docx - 37.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Haslington Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 300 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Haslington Primary Academy website
• Email address: hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01270 581327
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/haslington-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Haslington Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk.

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