Early Years Lead Teacher

Posting date:	19 December 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	18 January 2026
Location:	Wigan, WN6 8BD
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75774452

Summary

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

Church Lane,

Shevington

Wigan

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale Plus TLR2a

Permanent

Required for September 2026

We are looking for an excellent EYFS practitioner to join our team and help us to lead the school on its continuing journey of success. About the Role - EYFS Lead (TLR2a) This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated teacher to shape the foundations of learning for our youngest pupils and lead the strategic development of our Early Years provision, achieving high standards of GLD.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the planning, delivery and assessment of the EYFS curriculum across Nursery and Reception

Champion high-quality teaching and learning that reflects the principles of child development and early education

Lead and support a team of EYFS staff, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement

Ensure progression into KS1 is seamless, developmental and inclusive

Drive innovation in early years pedagogy, including play-based learning, continuous provision and outdoor education

Monitor pupil outcomes and lead data-informed interventions

Lead on a subject throughout the school

Work closely with SLT to align EYFS priorities with whole-school improvement

Support the school’s commitment to safeguarding and child protection

We’re Looking for Someone who:

Is an excellent EYFS practitioner

Is diligent, organised, reliable and takes pride in their work

Has a friendly and approachable manner and a good sense of humour

Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and well-being

Is proactive, flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Has extensive experience in the EYFS

A good understanding of phonics, early reading and early identification of SEND needs

Is a nurturing practitioner with a good understanding of trauma and attachment

Experience of leading others

Experience of curriculum development

In return we can offer you:

A welcoming school environment with a positive ethos rooted in the Catholic faith and teachings

Truly wonderful pupils who bring s sense of joy to all that they do

Support for continuing professional development

Colleagues who are committed to raising standards and place children at the centre of their work

A highly skilled Governing Board who believe passionately in St Bernadette’s

If you believe this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact the school office on 01257 401125.

Visits can be arranged upon request and are strongly encouraged.

Please download the application form and when completed send to Mrs Boe at bman@saintbernadettes.wigan.sch.uk

St Bernadette’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring and background check.

The school will also carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in link with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post, their contract of employment will be with the school governing board, who is the employer, and not Wigan Council.

Governors reserve the right to shortlist at any time.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

Interview date: 6th February 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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Supporting Documents

↗ Job Description
↗ Person Specification
↗ Privacy Notice
↗ Application Form
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements

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