EYFS Leader

The Trustees at Victorious Academies Trust would like to appoint an EYFS Lead at Gamesley Primary School, Grindleford Gardens, Gamesley. SK13 6HW

Our Trust’s vision is to support young people to develop the aspiration and motivation to be successful; we have high ambitions for all young people in our schools and all roles within our Trust are central to ensuring that we work to support this.

Gamesley Primary School is a warm, vibrant and deeply committed community serving an area with high levels of need. Many of our children join us with low starting points, limited early language experiences, and a wide range of additional needs. This context shapes our purpose: we work tirelessly to ensure that every child is seen, valued, and given the strongest possible foundations for learning and life.

Our Early Years team plays a crucial role in this mission. We believe that high quality early education, rich in language, play, nurture and ambition, has the power to transform outcomes. Staff work closely with families, external agencies and one another to create a safe, joyful and inclusive environment where children can thrive.

We are proud of our community, proud of our children, and proud of the difference we make every day. We are looking for an Early Years Lead who shares our belief that early intervention, strong relationships and high expectations can change life chances, and who is ready to lead with creativity, compassion and determination.

Details about the role:

To start on 1st September 2026

This role is a permanent contract, Term Time Only with an actual salary of £32,619 - £51,048 Plus TLR £3,527, Grade M1 – U3 & TLR

For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack.

The proposed timescale for the selection and interview process is as follows:

• Applications close at 9am on 1st May 2026

• Interviews will take place on 8th May 2026

If you have any queries regarding the role please contact the school. 

Please note that we may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. If you are interested, we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Victorious Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have robust processes and procedures in place to reduce risk and to continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding across our workforce. This role involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process. All support staff roles within our Trust are subject to a three‑month probationary period. All posts require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These checks may be carried out by a third‑party social media screening provider. All processing will be conducted in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.