Key Role Information

Salary
£38,399.00 - 50,955.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
05/10/2026 09:00
Interview
12 October 2026
Start
1 January 2027
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
M3 - U2 with TLR (scale depending in experience)
Department
Signhills Infant Academy
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.140
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Early Years Lead

M3 - UPS2 + TL2 £3,527 per annum


Signhills Infant Academy is seeking an inspirational, passionate Early Years leader to guide our dedicated team, foster a love of lifelong learning, and shape the future of our youngest learners. Rated 'Strong' across all areas in our recent Ofsted inspection, we are actively driving forward on our journey to 'Exceptional' in the Early Years.


  1. Curiosity Approach Pedagogy: We hold full accreditation in the Curiosity Approach, transforming our learning environments into child-led spaces filled with authentic resources and natural materials.
  2. Exemplary Culture: Ofsted recognised our exemplary pupil behavior, respectful culture, and positive staff-pupil relationships as standout strengths.
  3. Outreach & Impact: You will join a team embarking on a journey to share Early Years best practice with schools far and wide.

Key Responsibilities


  1. Pedagogical Leadership: Lead, sustain, and expand the Curiosity Approach philosophy across our Foundation Stage.
  2. Curriculum & Progress: Oversee a diverse, inclusive, and well-sequenced EYFS curriculum while maintaining effective assessment tracking to ensure strong pupil progress.
  3. Strategic Improvement: Feed insights into the School Development Plan (SDP) and create targeted action plans for the EYFS.
  4. Staff Empowerment: Coach, mentor, model team teaching, and deliver CPD to continuously build staff practice.
  5. Collaboration & Outreach: Lead networking efforts, deliver training, and liaise with partner schools and the St. Lawrence Academies Trust on key EYFS initiatives.


Requirements


  1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a proven track record of outstanding Early Years teaching and leadership.
  2. Deep understanding of and alignment with the Curiosity Approach philosophy.
  3. The vision, drive, and enthusiasm to lead strategic school improvement.
  4. Articulate, confident communication skills to build collaborative relationships and deliver engaging training.


How to Apply


Visits to Signhills Infant Academy are warmly encouraged to see the uniqueness of our Early Years approach and experience our accredited Curiosity Approach learning environments first-hand.

To arrange a visit or for further details regarding the post, please contact:


Hannah Gray (Headteacher)

Telephone: 01472 694993

Email: hannah.gray@signhillsinfants.co.uk


To apply click here -

https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignRef=SCH-SLAT-0103

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential

About Us

Signhills Infant Academy

Hannah Gray

hannah.gray@signhillsinfants.co.uk

Unit 10-12 Concorde House, Kirmington Business Centre
Limber Road,
Kirmington
North Lincolnshire
DN39 6YP

Safeguarding Information

The St Lawrence Academies Trust is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people to live and learn. To achieve this, it is important that there are processes in place to identify, deter, and reject unsuitable people from working with children and young people. Safer recruitment involves a range of checks that enable the Trust to make informed recruitment decisions on whether a potential employee is suitable to work in a post involving contact with children. 


Recruitment decisions will be based on consideration of all aspects of the recruitment process, including pre-employment checks, taking account of any gaps in the context of the information that is available, and a full risk assessment if necessary.