EYFS Lead

Watchfield Primary School, Watchfield, Wiltshire, SN6 8SD

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• 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) Main Teacher Pay Scale - Upper Pay Scale, plus TLR

EYFS Lead job summary

Are you passionate about giving young children the very best start? We are excited to offer a full‑time opportunity for an EYFS Lead who can champion excellent Early Years practice, inspire colleagues, and help our youngest learners thrive from their very first day with us.

The new Early Years Lead will:

• Demonstrate a strong track record of delivering high-quality Early Years practice
• Show an uncompromising commitment to ensuring safeguarding, outstanding teaching and promoting well-being for every child
• Lead the development of EYFS to ensure excellent outcomes for children in Pre-School and Reception
• Lead curriculum design, planning, teaching and assessment in Early Years
• Lead, support and inspire the EYFS teachers and support staff
• Develop, implement and review policies and processes to ensure alignment with statutory framework and whole school projects
• Be an excellent role model to inspire and motivate all
• Contribute to whole school leadership as part of SLT
• Be reflective in their own practice and leadership
• Act as DDSL for the school

What you can expect from Watchfield

• A welcoming school community that celebrates diversity and values every individual
• Enthusiastic and positive children, alongside supportive families who are active participants in the school’s life
• A nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive
• Committed, enthusiastic and nurturing staff who want the very best for our children
• Tailored professional development, with support from experienced colleagues and leaders.

• A well-resourced school, featuring spacious indoor and outdoor learning environments

Visits to the school would be recommended and warmly welcomed so we can show you our fabulous school and give you the chance to meet our pupils and staff. Please contact jscutt@cambrainlt.org to arrange a visit.

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 Watchfield Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Watchfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/watchfield-primary-school-watchfield

Primary School in growing village, close to Defence Academy
10 minutes from Swindon and 20 minutes from Oxford

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