Early Years Foundation Lead

2 weeks ago


Essex, United Kingdom Smart Teachers Full time

Early Years Foundation Lead / Head of Early Years £44,000 - £5(Apply online only) January 2026 Fixed Term Contract A prestigious independent school situated in Redbridge is seeking an experienced and committed Early Years Foundation Lead / Head of Early Years. Successful candidates will be employed on a 2-term fixed-term contract from January 2026, with the possibility of the role becoming permanent. The school can be reached via Woodford station and Hampstead tube. Responsibilities The Early Years Foundation Lead / Head of Early Years will oversee a team of 12 (4 Class Teachers and a team of 8 Support staff) and will dedicate their practice in ensuring that standards of teaching and learning, assessment, and offering are kept as high as possible. They will coach and mentor the team, report into the Senior Leadership team regularly, and ensure that the curriculum being delivered is rich in experience and drives the children’s ability. Qualifications Candidates likely to be successful will have had experience of teaching within the independent sector and would need to have spent significant periods of time in 1 setting. Requirements A track‑record in supporting children at Nursery and Reception age Able to provide 2 professional references Have a track record of teaching within the private sector What we offer As part of our team, you benefit from: Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). Social and networking events. Pension contributions. CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant. About us We are a market‑leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply If you are an Early Years Foundation Lead / Head of Early Years who can enthuse, motivate, and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) #J-18808-Ljbffr


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