Lead Early Years Teacher

About the role

Come Join Our Outstanding Nursery Team! 

Are you passionate about Early Years education? Do you believe learning should be filled with laughter, curiosity, and the occasional dinosaur tea party? If so, Tenterfield Nursery School might just be your perfect next step!

We’re excited to be recruiting an exceptional Lead Early Years Teacher to join our warm and welcoming team from Sept 2025 on a part time (2 days a week) fixed-term basis until August 2027 (with potential for extension). This is a unique opportunity to combine classroom excellence with leadership responsibility in a nurturing, child-centred environment.

The Role: A Blend of Teaching, Leading and Inspiring

As Lead Teacher, you will:

• Be a vital part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

• Model exemplary Early Years practice, leading a classroom team and ensuring high-quality provision across the setting

• Mentor Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and support apprentices in their development

• Lead planning, assessment, and curriculum delivery in line with the EYFS Framework and Tenterfield’s bespoke approach

• Take on key leadership responsibilities, such as curriculum, assessment, or family engagement, as delegated by the Headteacher

• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting the wellbeing of all children

• Create a warm, stimulating environment that promotes children's curiosity, independence, and joy in learning

• Drive continuous improvement, working closely with the Headteacher to realise our strategic vision

• Support performance management, staff development, and contribute to school-wide initiatives

What We Can Offer You:

• An Outstanding nursery with a warm, inclusive ethos

• A beautiful, purpose-built Early Years environment — spacious, well-equipped, and made for play

• Supportive, passionate colleagues who love what they do

• Happy, inquisitive children who are ready to learn and love to explore

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Has a real passion for Early Years and understands the magic of early childhood learning

• Loves outdoor learning and knows the world beyond the classroom is full of opportunity

• Can see every moment — snack time, story time, muddy puddles — as a chance to inspire young minds

• Is confident working within a strong team and can lead with kindness and creativity

What the Children Would Like:

• Someone who smiles a lot

• Will play, listen, and show them how things work in a kind, calm way

• Can tell the best stories, plays in the rain, and can make a great cup of tea in the home corner!

 

Still Curious?

Take a look at our website to see what makes Tenterfield so special: www.tenterfield.herts.sch.uk

We’d love to show you around — visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please call Vicky on 01438 714564 or email head@tenterfield.herts.sch.uk to arrange a visit or ask questions.

A Few Final (Important!) Things:

We are proud to be an inclusive school and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the successful applicant will require enhanced DBS clearance. In line with safer recruitment, we do not accept CVs.

Please note: We may close this advert early if we find the right person — so don’t wait too long! This role is not suitable for ECTs. 

Come and join a nursery where children are at the heart of everything, and every day brings new adventures. We can’t wait to meet you! 

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