Early Years Lead

Visits to the school are essential. Please contact our School Office, to make an appointment for any of the following dates:

Friday 17th May 2024 at 2pm
Monday 20th May 2024 at 9:30am
Wednesday 22nd May 2024 at 4pm
Friday 24th May 2024 at 2pm
Monday 3rd June 2024 at 9:30am

Application forms should be accompanied by a supporting letter clearly stating relevant previous experience and reasons why you think you are suitable for the post. Please return applications to thornley@durhamlearning.net 

As part of the interview process successful candidates will be required to be observed teaching in their own schools week beginning 10th June 2024.
Appointments will be made in advance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

The Governors seek to appoint a committed, experienced and highly skilled class teacher with experience teaching and leading within Early Years.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Leader who:

• Has proven successful teaching experience within Early Years


• Has expereince of leading a team and improving practice within Early Years including providing CPD for staff.


• Has the energy, vision and drive to inspire the Early Years Team to maintain the highest standards of teaching and learning


• Has the warmth, compassion and sense of fun to preserve our pupil friendly and nurturing learning environment


• Is willing to put the needs of our pupils at the core of their decision making


• Will further strengthen partnerships with parents in their child's education as well as developing and nurturing strong relationships with the wider school community


We can offer you:


• A warm and welcoming school community with happy, enthusiastic and creative children who love their school


• Staff and Governors who are committed to supporting and developing the school to achieve the highest standards of education


• An extremely supportive Headteacher


Applicants will need to provide leadership of a high quality in the academic, pastoral and management fields within Early Years and be able to show evidence of the successful implementation of change.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.