EYFS Lead Teacher
Woodston Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 9ER13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
12 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 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 Annually (Actual)
EYFS Lead Teacher job summary
EYFS Lead Teacher
Woodston Primary School
Salary:
MPS/UPS
TLR 2:1 may be discussed for a candidate with experience and an additional level of responsibility to be agreed at interview.
Hours of work:
100%
We are looking for an experienced EYFS teacher / lead to teach one of our two EYFS classes.
We are particularly interested in teachers with a strong passion for SEND and who would be interested in supporting staff across the school with developing pre key stage learning for SEND learners, including line management of our SEND hub/class.
Although we do welcome applications from those who are strong, experienced early years teachers.
The Opportunity
- Liaise with the SENDCO to support the delivery of the curriculum.
- Lead on the delivery of the EYFS curriculum, monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching practice across the curriculum.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of all students ensuring that they are appropriately taught and prepared for national assessments and the next stage of their learning.
- Oversee the reporting of students' progress to parents ensuring that parents are informed of issues affecting the progress of their child and supporting teachers with any issues that arise.
- To support, develop and coach teaching and learning across EYFS, so that the school has a consistently good or better teaching
- To lead and co-ordinate assessment across EYFS, maximizing pupil and parental engagement
The ideal candidate
- Has a record of excellent classroom practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Good educational background including a good Honours Degree or equivalent.
- Understanding of and commitment to teaching standards.
- Able to secure high standards of pupil achievement and behaviour in the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Is passionate and has drive for raising standards of teaching and learning
About Woodston Primary School -
Woodston is a large school with a rich history, located in one of the older areas of Peterborough. The school has a strong relationship with its staff and community, including a private nursery on-site. Our local governance committee is passionate and involved in the school’s daily life.
At Woodston Primary School, we work together with enthusiasm to provide a safe and happy learning environment. We strive to achieve excellence by encouraging everyone to be the best that they can be. We have a safeguarding at the heart of our purpose. We achieve this through our CARE code: Compassion, Ambition, Respect,Equity.
About Meridian Trust -
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications: 12th May 2026 at 9.00am
Interviews will be held on: 15th May 2026
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Woodston Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 560 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodston Primary School website
Woodston is a large sized primary school that has expanded from a PAN of 20 in 2002 to a current PAN of 90 and is 3-form entry. The school has been consistently at capacity which in recent years, was the reason the Local Authority authorised and completed 3 building expansion works. We have a beautiful school and extensive grounds – all our pupils love and respect the environment they are in. Indeed, we positively promote care for each other and our environment. The school has a mixed demographic with 29% of pupils eligible for pupil premium; SEND support & EHCP totals 13.4%, which although is slightly lower than the National for SEN support, EHCP total is higher than average. We have an effective Inclusion Team that includes 2 Learning Mentors, 2 Family Support Officers, 1.1 FTE SENDCos and an ASD Specialist. Our SENDCos are part of a very strong Trust wide team, ensuring quality provision for children with additional needs.
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