Early Years Leader Reception Class Teacher

Our school is passionate about Early Years! Young children need the very best start to their education in an environment that inspires them and awakens their curiosity. We are looking for a practitioner that shares our passion and the joy of working with young children.

St Teresa’s has an exciting opportunity for an Early Years phase leader to join our team in September 2026. Applications are welcome from both experienced phase leaders and experienced Early Years teachers who are ready to take their first phase leadership role.

Our ethos is a nurturing one and we put the mental health and wellbeing of our children, parent / carers and staff at the centre of this.  We know that this approach leads to well rounded, happy children, families and staff who strive to achieve their best in all aspects of school life.  

We can offer you:

• An innovative approach to learning with an emphasis on enjoyment and creativity
• An amazing sense of community across parents / carers, volunteers and all stakeholders
• A wellbeing day each year 
• A strong commitment to CPD with quality mentoring and development support
• Scope to innovate and opportunities to take initiative
• Opportunities to work collaboratively through partnership links
• The opportunity to work with the school leadership team to lead the opening of a school Nursery
• A large well-resourced outdoor space with a forest area.
• A leadership team that put children at the heart of all we do
• A dedicated and very supportive Governing Board

We are looking for a leader who:

• Is passionate about inspiring Early Years children in their learning
• Has a fun, positive approach to life
• Has high expectations of all children
• Is enthusiastic, energetic and hardworking
• Is well-organised
• Is keen to learn and develop
• Is a good team player

You are very welcome to come and visit our school. 

The closing date for applications is 12th June 2026. The school encourages early applications and reserves the right to close the vacancy early upon interviewing a successful candidate. 

The Governing Board is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children in its care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All our appointments are subject to safer recruitment practice and to satisfactory DBS certification, health checks and references.