26 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 April 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    20 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M4 to UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Early Years Leader Responsibilities
-Promote best practice in the Early Years Team
-Contribute to the School Development Plan
-Play an active part in the School Leadership Team
-Ensure that pupils are ready for transition into Year 1
-Develop the Early Years Learning environment to its fullest potential

Are you a teacher who…

- ... is passionate about education and providing children with a rich range of learning opportunities across all subjects within the curriculum?
- Do you consider yourself a flexible, creative and forward-thinking teacher?
- Can you demonstrate the ability to innovate, explore and lead new ideas as a whole school?
- Can you demonstrate that you can achieve very good progress in teaching and learning, whilst also maintaining a healthy work-life balance?
- Are you able to establish a happy, safe, and engaging classroom environment for children to thrive and colleagues to learn from?
- Are you excited about being a key part of our school; working tirelessly and collaboratively to build sustained success and reputation?
- Can you instigate confidence and pride in our school community?
- Do you inspire others to aspire to greater achievements?
- Are you committed to your professional development and actively support others to develop professionally?


If you can answer yes to the above questions, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we will offer:

  • A fully supportive and inclusive environment
  • A genuine commitment to staff well-being
  • A commitment to staff development and CPD
  • An opportunity to work with colleagues across our Trust 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.

Please see the attached recruitment pack for all details.

If you would like to visit, please email NPSoffice@metacademies.org.uk



Commitment to safeguarding

Mercian Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All positions are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Northleigh CofE Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
196 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Northleigh CE Primary School is a friendly, welcoming school situated on the northern edge of Great Malvern in Worcestershire. We provide education to pupils from both the town and surrounding countryside. Northleigh is characterised by its caring ethos and its focus to develop high quality learning opportunities. As a Voluntary Controlled Church of England School, we have strong connections with St Peter's Church.

Arranging a visit to Northleigh CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email NPSOffice@metacademies.org.uk.

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