- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 459 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newington Green Primary School website
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Federation Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) – Lead Teacher
More than one location, Rotherfield Primary School27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
23 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday (32.5)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year Fixed Term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Open to Main scale teachers or UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a EYFS Lead Teacher (Reception based) to join us at The Growth Learning Collective based at Rotherfield Primary School.
The role of EYFS Lead Teacher will have a major impact on the children’s lives through delivering high quality teaching and learning. We are looking for someone who will:
- Model exemplary teaching in the EYFS, particularly in the teaching of early reading, writing and maths
- Work with the SLT to develop and implement EYFS policies, lead EY team meetings, manage resources, and contribute to the school’s overall improvement plan
- Support the SLT in tracking pupil progress across the EY phase, analyzing data to identify trends and implementing interventions to close achievement gap
- Build strong relationships with parents/carers and manage smooth transitions for children into Key Stage 1
- Is committed to improving children’s lives through education - and shows resilience and commitment to this challenge
- Have a commitment to professional growth- wanting to do things better all the time
- Have compassion for our children, some of whom have real challenges in their lives (domestic violence, poverty, parental mental health needs)
Visits to the school are actively encouraged please contact the school office to arrange a time.
Salary: Open to Main scale teachers or UPS. No ECTs. This role comes with 0.5 days per week out of class to carry out leadership duties.
This advert will close Midday Thursday 23rd April. Candidates who wish to visit, we can host visits before and after shortlisting. Please contact Nia, via the school office. Interviews – WB 27/04/2026, however on receipt of applications we may invite candidates to interview sooner. These will take place here at the school.
Our community is rich in culture, heritage and diversity, and we want our team to reflect that. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you share our values and want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.
The Growth Learning Collective ensures safeguarding is a priority, as such this post is subject to enhanced DBS, online checks and other safeguarding clearances.
What the school offers its staff
You will find a friendly and supportive staff, who are committed to improvement and having fun as staff team along the way!
You can expect from us a school committed to your professional learning, doing things better, a supportive leadership team, and opportunities for your professional growth across our Federation of schools.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About the schools
- Type
- Email address
- hanjum@newingtongreen.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02072266620
At Rotherfield we need staff who will thrive on a challenge, enjoy working as a team and who will not be scared of trying new ways of doing things. To be successful here you will need to be passionate about improving the life chances of pupils and their families. For our children, an excellent education will make a defining difference in their lives- and it essential that we recruit staff who share our commitment.
School Details
Newington Green Primary School
Rotherfield Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 302 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Rotherfield Primary School website
Arranging a visit to Rotherfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hanjum@newingtongreen.co.uk.
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