Pre-School Lead
St Christopher's CEVCP School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8XQ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- point 7-11
Pre-School Lead job summary
Job Title: Pre-School Lead
St Christopher's Cevcp School, part of Grace Schools
At St Christopher's Cevcp School we are committed to creating the foundations to build successful futures. We are looking for a dedicated Pre-School Lead to join our supportive Early Years Team to provide high quality support for teaching and learning in the classroom.
Find out more about our school by visiting: www.chr.graceschools.org.uk
Key responsibilities:
- Support with the planning and delivering of long, medium and short term plans which ensure that each child is working towards desirable learning outcomes within the EYFS curriculum.
- Attend regular staff and planning meetings
- Deliver high quality teaching and offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children.
- Lead pre-school sessions as required
- Complete observations and record keeping in the form of learning diaries so that children’s attainment and progress is effectively and regularly assessed.
- Ensure records are properly maintained (e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book).
- Ensure that the pre-school is a safe environment for children, that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high, safety procedures are implemented at all times and fire drills are regularly practised.
- Implement all pre-school policies and procedures
Pay, Hours and Contract:
- Point 7-11 - (£27,274 - 29,071 FTE)
- Pro-rata salary: approx. £23,643
- Working 37.5 hours per week 39 weeks per year
- Permanent
Qualifications and skills:
- A minimum qualification of GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or above, or an equivalent qualification
- Level 4 TA qualification or equivalent (or working towards)
- Evidence of excellent classroom practice and teaching in Early Years
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
- Highly organised, conscientious and able to set clear priorities when managing a busy workload
About Grace Schools
It is an exciting time to join us as we move into the next era of the Trust as The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT) becomes Grace Schools.
Grace Schools represents our commitment to the founding principles established by the Diocese of Ely and the unique position we have supporting church schools.
We are a large multi-academy trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Grace Schools exists to create the foundations to build successful futures. Our pupils deserve educational excellence, and we are committed to delivering that entitlement to ensure all our students secure the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to succeed in their later lives.
We recognise the importance of continually improving the quality of education across our schools. As a result, we invest in developing our curriculum, teaching, and wider provision to ensure these improvements are realised and sustained. Our schools give children the chance to learn, know and lead in a happy and inclusive environment. Most importantly, we provide them with a firm foundation for the future and the opportunity to succeed.
We are especially proud of the recognition given to the Trust when we were awarded MAT of the Year at the 2024 National Schools Awards. This award is testament to the hard work and dedication of our whole staff team and the high-quality provision they offer to all the children who attend our schools.
Please visit our website to find out more: www.graceschools.org.uk
Benefits
Professional Development & Career Growth
- Exceptional CPD opportunities, including subject leadership development, professional networks and buddying opportunities
- Career progression opportunities within the school and across the wider family of Grace Schools
Health & Wellbeing
- A supportive working environment within a Trust that understands the importance of employee health and wellbeing
- 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice
- GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub
- Annual flu vaccinations
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
- Generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to eyecare vouchers
Inclusive & Supportive Culture
- A welcoming and supportive workplace culture
- Inclusive policies and practices that aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment
How to apply
Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application. All applications must be completed in full on My New Term.
Closing Date: 1 November 2026, Midnight
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications
Interview date: Week commencing 2 November 2026
Grace Schools is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Christopher's CEVCP School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 389 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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