EYFS Lead Teacher

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and inspirational EYFS lead Teacher who can organise and lead all aspects of our EYFS, ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their full potential across the Prime and Specific Areas of Learning.

• Demonstrates deep knowledge of child development and the Birth to Five Matters guidance, using this to skilfully scaffold learning and foster independence.
• Models high expectations in line with the Teachers' Standards, ensuring strong practice in teaching, assessment and professional conduct.
• Is an excellent team player, able to lead, coach and inspire colleagues across the phase.
• Is a creative and reflective thinker, confident in designing an engaging learning environment that supports both play and purposeful learning.
• Is an exceptional communicator, able to build strong relationships with children, families and staff, and articulate ideas clearly in both written and verbal forms.
• Is confident working in both digital and face‑to‑face contexts, using technology effectively to support communication, assessment and curriculum design.
• Brings an innovative and child‑centred approach, with a commitment to continuous professional learning.

We have strong links with the Church, local community and very supportive parents.

St Andrew's Church School is a one‑form entry church primary school, with an integrated nursery and reception class. Our school is in the heart of the City of Bath, providing a culturally rich learning environment for our curriculum. We make the best use of our unique location to expand the horizons and inspire the minds of all our learners. The school is socially, culturally and ethnically diverse and inclusion is therefore one of our key values.

We feel passionately that children should thrive in our care and grow as confident citizens of the future.

Our EYFS brings together Nursery (3+) and Reception children in a vibrant, nurturing environment where they learn, explore and thrive together. Supported by an experienced team of teachers and early years practitioners, we are committed to a high‑quality play‑based pedagogy rooted in the principles of Birth to Five Matters and underpinned by the Teachers' Standards. Children's interests sit at the heart of our curriculum, shaping provision, continuous learning opportunities and purposeful adult interactions.

‘Leaders have created a committed and coherent staff team. They are determined that every pupil in the school will be well cared for and will achieve their potential’. – Ofsted 2022

Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust include a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment. The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre‑employment checks.

Please visit our website to find out more about our wonderful school and its thriving community.