Early Years Foundation Stage Lead

Job title and organisation: Early Years Foundation Stage Lead - Whitecote Primary School
Salary: M4 £39,555.36
Hours: 37
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bramlely, Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 9am

At Whitecote our pupils know that success comes with hard work and perseverance.Through teaching that goes beyond the curriculum they are able to fulfil their potential and achieve. Once a Whitecote pupil you are always a part of the Whitecote family.

Inspire, Nurture, Challenge

Whitecote Primary School is seeking a passionate and inspiring EYFS Leader who will drive excellence across our Early Years provision while teaching in our Reception class. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner to shape the experiences of our youngest children and make a lasting difference.

If you're an enthusiastic and experienced educator who believes in the power of play, the joy of discovery, and the importance of nurturing every learner, then this is the perfect role for you! We need someone who can not only create an engaging, inspiring, and safe classroom environment where our youngest pupils can flourish but also lead our dedicated Early Years team. You'll be instrumental in shaping our early years provision, fostering a lifelong love of learning, and ensuring our children take their first exciting steps in school with confidence.

We need someone with:

• A genuine passion for early years education and an in-depth understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Proven experience in leading and inspiring an Early Years team.
• The ability to create imaginative and stimulating learning experiences.
• A nurturing and patient approach, ready to celebrate every triumph.
• Effective communication skills to build great relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• A sense of humour and a positive, can-do attitude!

We're a supportive, friendly, and forward-thinking school with a real commitment to staff well-being and professional development. You'll be joining a collaborative team who are passionate about making a difference, and you'll have the exciting opportunity to shape the early educational journey of our children.

This pivotal role comes with a TLR 3, recognising your leadership responsibilities, and includes a dedicated afternoon release every two weeks to support this valuable work.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. All visits should be pre-arranged with the School Business Manager by calling 0113 216 4800 or emailing office@whitecote.co.uk

Application deadline: Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 18th November 2026

Apply online: Whitecote Primary School - Job Vacancies

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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