Reception Teacher and EYFS Lead

Duke Street Primary School is a happy, nurturing, caring school. We pride ourselves in the excellent relationships between children and adults. This is encompassed in our core values mnemonic ‘ICARE’ – Individuality, Community, Aspire & Achieve, Resilience and Empathy. We are seeking an outstanding and ambitious teacher to join our dedicated team as a Reception Teacher and EYFS Lead. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to lead and shape our EYFS provision, ensuring that all children flourish academically, socially and emotionally within a stimulating and nurturing environment. As EYFS Lead, you will play a key role in driving high standards of teaching and learning across the Early Years Foundation Stage, leading curriculum development, supporting colleagues and ensuring excellent outcomes for all children. (Please see the attached documents for further details).

We can offer:

+ Enthusiastic, happy children who love learning.
+ A welcoming and supportive team committed to excellence.
+ A leadership opportunity with a TLR 2.1.
+ High-quality professional development opportunities.
+ Strong support from senior leaders and governors.
+ A positive and inclusive school community where staff wellbeing is valued.
Duke Street Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will have responsibility for ensuring they uphold their safeguarding duties in line with the job description and person specification.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Are you an inspirational Early Years practitioner with a passion for giving children the very best start to their education?