About this role
Early Years Leader Reception Class Teacher
Our school is passionate about Early Years! Young children need the very best start to their education in an environment that inspires them and awakens their curiosity. We are looking for a practitioner that shares our passion and the joy of working with young children.
St Teresa’s has an exciting opportunity for an Early Years phase leader to join our team in September 2026. Applications are welcome from both experienced phase leaders and experienced Early Years teachers who are ready to take their first phase leadership role.
You will join our friendly, dedicated and hardworking staff team. The successful candidate will be confident, creative and caring, will share our high expectations and be able to engage and motivate our pupils to ensure progress for all.
Our ethos is a nurturing one and we put the mental health and wellbeing of our children, parent / carers and staff at the centre of this. We know that this approach leads to well rounded, happy children, families and staff who strive to achieve their best in all aspects of school life.
We can offer you:
An innovative approach to learning with an emphasis on enjoyment and creativityAn amazing sense of community across parents / carers, volunteers and all stakeholders
A wellbeing day each year
A strong commitment to CPD with quality mentoring and development supportScope to innovate and opportunities to take initiativeOpportunities to work collaboratively through partnership linksThe opportunity to work with the school leadership team to lead the opening of a school NurseryA large well-resourced outdoor space with a forest area.A leadership team that put children at the heart of all we doA dedicated and very supportive Governing BoardWe are looking for a leader who:
Is passionate about inspiring Early Years children in their learningHas a fun, positive approach to lifeHas high expectations of all childrenIs enthusiastic, energetic and hardworkingIs well-organisedIs keen to learn and developIs a good team playerYou are very welcome to come and visit our school.
The closing date for applications is 12th June 2026. The school encourages early applications and reserves the right to close the vacancy early upon interviewing a successful candidate.
The Governing Board is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children in its care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All our appointments are subject to safer recruitment practice and to satisfactory DBS certification, health checks and references.