EYFS Leader

Morgans Primary School & Nursery, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8DR

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  10 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £43,545.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2 £3527

EYFS Leader job summary

Are you an experienced and passionate Early Years teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

We are seeking an exceptional EYFS Leader to lead our Nursery and Reception provision in our thriving two-form entry primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping both Early Years practice and whole-school development.

You will be a highly skilled practitioner with a deep understanding of child development and early learning, committed to delivering high-quality provision where every child can flourish. You will lead and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring a nurturing, stimulating and ambitious environment for our youngest learners.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced and outstanding EYFS teacher
• Has a strong track record of improving outcomes in Early Years
• Has experience of leading or supporting provision across Nursery and Reception
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the EYFS Framework and early pedagogy
• Can lead, motivate and develop a team effectively
• Ideally has experience of delivering or leading Read Write Inc. (RWI) phonics
• Is committed to inclusion, creativity and high expectations for all pupils

In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop high-quality provision across Nursery and Reception
• Monitor standards, progress and attainment in EYFS
• Support and develop staff through coaching and professional development
• Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team to contribute to whole-school improvement
• Drive excellence in early reading, with a particular focus on phonics

We offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community
• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• A dedicated and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for continued professional development and leadership growth
• A well-resourced learning environment
• Morgans is a ‘Good School’, Ofsted December 2023. A clear vision, "Nurturing Life-Long Learning" and a positive ethos and community spirit is promoted by all of the adults around the school. Our core purpose is to develop children into effective learners who love to learn and are committed to their learning and to provide every child with an outstanding education.

If you are an inspirational Early Years leader who is ready to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. This post would suitable for an experienced teacher looking for their first step into leadership or an an experienced EYFS Leader.

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 Morgans Primary School & Nursery

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 335 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Morgans Primary School & Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/morgans-primary-school-nursery

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