EYFS Lead

Are you a passionate EYFS professional ready to take the lead in shaping the early educational journey of young learners? A highly regarded Folkestone school with an outstanding nursery is seeking a dedicated EYFS Lead to join their team from January 2025.

This is a full-time leadership role (7:30am–5:00pm) with a 2.5-day teaching commitment across both Reception and Nursery, leading the Early Years phase and inspiring staff and children alike.

You’ll be joining a thriving setting that caters for children aged 3+ months to 4 years in the Nursery, and a two-form entry Reception year, where curiosity, creativity and care are at the heart of every day.

The ideal EYFS Lead will:

Demonstrate strong leadership within the Early Years Foundation Stage and nursery provision

Inspire and support colleagues through modelling best practice in teaching and learning

Lead the planning and delivery of a creative and stimulating EYFS curriculum

Oversee high standards of achievement, assessment and continuous improvement

Foster an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child thrives and transitions confidently into Key Stage 1

EYFS Lead requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or similar recognised in the UK

Successful experience leading or co-ordinating EYFS provision

Excellent knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and development matters

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with staff, parents and the wider community

Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and achieving the best outcomes for every child

Why work with Three R’s Teacher Recruitment?

Competitive salary on the teacher pay scale (M6–UP3 + TLR 2A)

Opportunity to work in an outstanding nursery and lead a talented EYFS team

Support from our experienced recruitment team, trusted across Kent for over 20 years

Quick and supportive registration and compliance process

Potential for permanent opportunities following this contract

Apply now and send your CV to or call .

For more teaching opportunities or to register your interest in joining Three R’s Teacher Recruitment, contact us today: 3rs-ltd.co.uk

Note: Three R’s Teacher Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undergo compliance checks. Applicants must be located in Kent and hold the relevant Right to Work in the UK for both work and registration purposes.

Role: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Lead

Contract: Full-Time, January – July 2025 (potential to extend or go permanent)

Salary: M6–UP3 (Fringe) + TLR 2A (dependent on experience)

Location: Folkestone, Kent