Job title and organisation: Early Years Leader - Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (to be agreed with the successful candidate)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only
Location: Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Monday 20 October at 9 AM
Job Start: 1st January 2026 or as soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint a talented, dedicated and inspirational Early Years Leader who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our wonderful pupils. We need someone who is passionate about bringing the classroom to life, up for a challenge and can work flexibly and creatively to reshape the Early Years provision for the future. This is an exciting opportunity to take a pivotal leadership role in a vibrant, inclusive and diverse primary school.
Does this sound like the perfect EYFS Leader role for you? If so, please read below to find out more information!
Interested candidates will:
- provide an example of excellence as a leading classroom practitioner and inspire and motivate staff in all areas of the EYFS curriculum
- have an excellent knowledge and a sound understanding of the new early years framework
- be enthusiastic, resourceful and committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of achievement and personal development, supporting every child to flourish
- work within the leadership team to sustain high expectations and excellent practice in teaching and learning throughout the school
- be an excellent role model exemplifying a high standard of teaching and promoting high expectations for all members of the school community
- provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment focused on the safeguarding of all pupils
- promote positive and inclusive relationships with pupils, parents and the wider community
- demonstrate the ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment, upholding our ethos of ‘every child deserves a champion’
- be pragmatic, resilient and have a good sense of humour
We can offer you:
- delightful children who care about each other and are enthusiastic about their learning;
- the opportunity to work in a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community;
- a positive, strong and forward thinking leadership team;
- highly-talented, motivated and friendly staff;
- an ambitious and supportive Governing Board and community;
- an extensive wellbeing offer for staff, pupils and families and a Leadership team who promote wellbeing and academic success equally;
- a well-resourced and attractive environment;
- quality-first professional development and career enhancement opportunities;
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged but you will not be disadvantaged if you are unable to visit. If you would like to visit, please contact Bronagh McKinney on recruitment@hg-ps.org
To apply please visit Hugh Gaitskell Primary School - Vacancies
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: DBS code of practice - GOV.UK
If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form which would be destroyed if you were unsuccessful. Further information can be found on our website.
References
Please note if shortlisted, we will contact your referees.
Online search
Please be aware that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we will undertake an online search for all shortlisted candidates.
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.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
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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