Pre-School Lead Teacher (Full Time)

Clifton All Saints Academy, Near Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or sooner

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 Annually (FTE) MPS - UPS with TLR Possibilities

Pre-School Lead Teacher (Full Time) job summary

Pre-school Lead teacher (Full Time)

Location: Clifton, Bedfordshire

School: Clifton All Saints Academy

Salary: MPS - UPS with TLR possibilities

Contract: Full Time

At Clifton All Saints Academy we are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, caring and experienced EYFS Teacher to lead our pre-school provision and create a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child can thrive. We are seeking an appointment for January 2027 or sooner. You will lead and work as part of a dedicated team and be responsible for delivering high-quality early years education, supporting children's development and wellbeing, and building strong relationships with our families and wider community.

As Pre-school Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and developing our preschool EYFS curriculum, ensuring that learning opportunities are engaging, inclusive and tailored to meet the needs of all children. You will lead by example, championing excellent teaching and learning, promoting high standards of care and safeguarding, and fostering a positive and welcoming environment for children, families and staff.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced candidate who can work collaboratively with colleagues across the school to ensure a smooth transition into our Reception class, helping children to develop the confidence, independence and skills they need for future primary school learning. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate early years professional who is committed to providing the very best start in primary education and who is keen to contribute to the continued success and development of our EYFS provision.

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to further develop our wonderful pre-school setting which has recently been fully refurbished and has a well resourced and spacious environment both indoors and outdoors based on guidance from Early Excellence with opportunities for further investment.

This post will involve leading the Pre-school including planning and preparation throughout the week. It involves creating a fun, nurturing, stimulating and safe environment for the children that meets individual’s needs; preparing and resourcing activities and provision linked to the EYFS curriculum; assessing children’s progress and determining next steps in their learning and working collaboratively with other members of our EYFS team as well as parents and carers. The candidate would be proficient in identifying early SEND needs and work with the school SEND team on supporting these. This would require the lead to have an understanding and experience of working with wider agencies involved in EYFS education.

Clifton All Saints Academy is a one form entry Church of England primary academy with a calm, personal, inclusive and happy atmosphere. Children, parents and staff often commenton the sense of being in an ambitious, supportive, family minded school and community.

From the applicant we would ask you to:

Be an exemplary and progressive EYFS practitioner

Have ambition and aspiration for all pupils

Understand and believe that the pastoral care of pupils is paramount

Be a positive, optimistic and proactive leader

Have up to date knowledge of all EYFS framework and regulations, including safeguarding and health and safety

Have the ability to ensure that all Ofsted regulatory and legal requirements are met

Have experience in increasing admissions, marketing and operational matters

The ability to ensure policies and procedures are implemented at all times and contribute to their development

In return we can offer you:

A beautiful enclosed setting in a close-knit village with ample outdoor learning and green spaces

A truly child centred, friendly and holistic school

A strong supportive team and school community

A caring Christian ethos

A safe and nurturing environment for our staff as well as our pupils

A supportive and solution focused SLT who are dedicated to school improvement

An SLT who are experienced in coaching and mentoring ECT's, Trainee Teachers and all level of school leaders

Opportunity to work as a DDSL

Progression opportunities through training and qualification support.

For the right candidate there would be the opportunity for a TLR payment.

As well as:

Additional Responsibilities based on skill set and experience

Teaching Assistant support in all year groups

Lots of enrichment activities and trips for the children

Progression pathways

Comprehensive whole school CPD programme

Comprehensive individual CPD opportunities e.g. NPQ

Onsite parking

Please call for an informal chat about the post, arrange a visit or apply now and take a step towards your future career at Clifton All Saints Academy.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools. Applicants may be subject to online searches.

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 Clifton All Saints Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 229 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Clifton All Saints Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/clifton-all-saints-academy

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