Early Years Phase Lead

Early Years Phase Lead – Early Years Foundation Stage Lead

Location: Worcester, England, United Kingdom

Employer: WMJobs

Status: Full-time, 5 days per week + INSET days

Salary: £32,916 – £45,352 per annum (TLR2)

• Provide strategic leadership for the Early Years team, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment
• Model outstanding practice and mentor colleagues to develop their skills and confidence
• Lead curriculum planning and innovation, ensuring a rich, engaging, and inclusive learning experience for all children
• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress, using data to inform improvement strategies
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders, parents, and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for every child
• Champion early years pedagogy and contribute to whole-school development priorities
• Support the Catholic ethos of our school

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant experience in Early Years education
• Proven track record of impactful leadership within an EYFS setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Visionary leader passionate about inspiring young learners and empowering staff

• Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme
• Family friendly policies
• Access to an excellent pension scheme
• Access to professional qualifications and training

Please complete an application form and consent for references form, both to be returned on My New Term by the close date.

Closing date: 09:00 on Monday 12th January 2026

Interview date:
Wednesday 21st January 2026

Some roles may close earlier than advertised; early applications are highly recommended.

We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission, therefore we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and will make reasonable adjustments required for interview.

St Peter's Catholic First School is part of Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi Academy Company. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks including DBS and childcare disqualification checks, references, right to work, medical clearance and, where relevant, prohibition checks.

All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.