EYFS Lead Teacher

Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7LP

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS Plus TLR 2A (£3,527) - Fixed Term for 12 Months from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027

EYFS Lead Teacher job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our teaching team. This is a full-time teaching and leadership role with Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) reflecting the strategic importance of leading Early Years across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and implement a high-quality EYFS curriculum in line with statutory requirements and school vision
• Drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment across Nursery and Reception
• Monitor and evaluate provision to ensure consistently high standards and strong outcomes for all pupils
• Support, coach and develop colleagues within the Early Years team
• Work closely with senior leaders to contribute to whole-school improvement priorities
• Champion inclusive practice, ensuring all children, including those with additional needs, achieve their full potential
• Build strong relationships with families to support children’s development and wellbeing

We are looking for someone who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Significant experience teaching within EYFS, with a strong track record of impact on outcomes
• Proven leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership role
• A deep understanding of child development and early learning pedagogy
• Experience of leading curriculum development and assessment in EYFS
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• A commitment to inclusive practice and high expectations for all learners
• The ability to contribute positively to the ethos and values of Berry Brow Infant and Nursery School and Impact Multi Academy Trust

What we offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• A welcoming, community-focused school with enthusiastic children
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership progression within the Trust
• A collaborative network across Impact Multi Academy Trust schools
• A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Please see attached Job Pack for details.

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 Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 138 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/berry-brow-infant-and-nursery-academy

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