EYFS Teacher & Lead
Darton Primary School, Barnsley South, South Yorkshire, S75 5AD7 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
Darton Primary School 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 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
At Darton Primary School, keeping our children safe is of vital importance and is a significant part of school life.
For further information about how we keep children safe please visit https://www.dartonprimary.com/ to read our Safeguarding Policy. .
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Darton Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 288 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Darton Primary School website
- Email address
- linda.johnson@hcacademytrust.education
- Phone number
- 01226 394050
Darton Primary School
Learn, Play, Enjoy, Discover
Darton Primary School is a caring school, committed to the highest possible standards of teaching and learning. We strive to ensure that all children are given every opportunity to enjoy their primary school experience and that they thrive in our happy, stimulating, vibrant community school. We offer a rich and balanced curriculum and staff work hard to ensure that all children receive the support and encouragement they need to reach their full potential. We aim to instil initiative and aspiration for their future; believing it is not about what they can do but how far they can go.
Arranging a visit to Darton Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email linda.johnson@hcacademytrust.education.
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