Love those magical Early Years moments? The first wobbly attempts at writing their name. The endless questions. The proud "look what I made!" moments. If helping children find their confidence and curiosity is what gets you out of bed in the morning, this could be the role for you.

We're working with a welcoming and ambitious primary school looking for an exceptional teacher to help lead and develop their Early Years provision from September 2026.

This is a school where relationships matter, children are genuinely excited to learn, and staff support one another every step of the way. There's a real sense of community, a collaborative team culture, and plenty of opportunities to shape the future of the curriculum.

What makes this opportunity special?

✨ A thriving Early Years setting with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

✨ A collaborative staff team who plan, learn, and celebrate successes together.

✨ Well-behaved, enthusiastic children who take pride in their school.

✨ Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and wider school life.

✨ A culture that values professional growth and encourages fresh ideas.

You'll be a great fit if you:

Bring warmth, energy, and high expectations into your classroom.

Have a genuine passion for Early Years education and child development.

Love working as part of a team and believe that the best ideas are shared.

Want to make a lasting difference, not just inside the classroom, but across the wider community.

Are committed to developing your own practice and embracing new opportunities to learn.

Enjoy rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in school life beyond the school gates.

This role would suit someone who believes that Early Years isn't simply the starting point of education, it's where confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning begin.

Visits are warmly welcomed, because finding the right school should feel a bit like finding your favourite seat in the staffroom. You know when it's the right fit.

Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract: Fixed-Term, 1 Year
Salary: M1–M6
Closing Date: Monday 6th July
Interviews: To be confirmed

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and relevant pre-employment checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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