EYFS Teacher and Lead

The Mill Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5EP

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026 or sooner if possible

• Closing date

  17 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.4hrs Mon - Fri
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2 min

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Mill Academy is part of Hoyland Common Academy Trust (HCAT) and works in close partnership with other schools within the trust. HCAT is rooted in ensuring that children receive world-class education. Children get one chance at their school education, and we believe that, by schools working effectively in collaboration, we can ensure that one chance unlocks the potential for lifelong learning for all our children.

We are seeking to appoint an Early Years Teacher and Lead to take responsibility for day-to-day teaching, management and organisation of the Early Years department.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and imaginative teacher who:

• Has high expectations for all children’s achievement
• Has a caring and passionate attitude to their work
• Has a commitment to positive behaviour management

You will be passionate about learning.

You will be able to demonstrate a track record of impact and success.

You will be able to communicate your passion to children and colleagues alike.

You will be creative, imaginative, determined, resourceful and adaptable.

Key Responsibilities for EYFS Lead:

• Take overall responsibility for the quality and standards of teaching and learning across the Early Years Stage, this to include providing analysis and reports to the Senior Leadership Team
• To play a major role in the development of high-quality teaching and learning in the Early Years Stage. This will include the monitoring of curriculum planning and the giving of feedback and advice as well as assisting and supporting colleagues with the planning and delivery of a differentiated curriculum.
• To lead the Early Years team in the delivery of a creative and stimulating curriculum.
• To ensure that the requirements of the Early Years Stage including arrangements for assessment and moderation are met.
• To ensure appropriate support for individuals and groups of pupils based on assessment data.
• To ensure that all the children in the Early Years Stage are able to learn and achieve to the best of their ability.
• To monitor and evaluate the impact of the policies, practices, targets and priorities in the Early Years Stage, identifying developments needed and working with the Head, Assistant Head and the Leadership Team to achieve them
• To ensure curricular policy development is focussed on continuous improvement.
• To share in and support the strategic leadership of the school and to bring out the potential for leadership in others.
• Make a significant contribution to the school’s leadership tasks as a member of the Senior Management Team.
• To act as a line manager for all staff in the Foundation Stage including performance management and ensuring individual professional development.
• To actively develop relationships with parents and the wider community, including pre-schools and nurseries.
• To manage the day-to-day staffing of the Foundation Stage.

What the school offers its staff

To recognise our employee’s contribution in delivering our vision and values, we offer lots of rewards to support them to thrive and grow, whatever their role. HCAT offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits including:

• Membership of TeacherPension Scheme (Teaching roles)
• Access to free Financial Advice
• Access to the VIVUP benefits website including Cycle to Work, car leasing and technology schemes and discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
• Free Flu Jabs available, discounted Local Gym and Health Clubs and access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice, physiotherapy, and weight management.
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
• Training and development opportunities

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.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be taken up prior to interview.

It is an offence to apply for a role in a school and/or working with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be carried out for all preferred candidates. This includes a search on the world wide web and relevant social media sites.

Commitment to safeguarding

Please visit https://themillacademy.org.uk/ for further information

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Mill Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 220 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Mill Academy website
• Email address: linda.johnson@hcacademytrust.education
• Phone number: 01226 289096
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-mill-academy

The Mill Academy
Be Creative, Be Resilient, Be World-Wise.

At The Mill Academy, we aim to inspire, excite and motivate all pupils in the school with a rich and broad curriculum. We ensure that all children are supported with their social and emotional wellbeing as well as in their academic career. We provide children with a safe and secure environment where trust, compassion and respect underpin all our work with the children and with each other. Aim high and believe in yourself is at the heart of all we do.

Arranging a visit to The Mill Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email linda.johnson@hcacademytrust.education.

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