generic Recruitment Information

• Prior to interview, the school will seek references for all shortlisted candidates. 
• We will undertake an 'online presence' check for all shortlisted candidates - including social media and wider Google searches. Shortlisted candidates will be asked for social media handles to support us in narrowing these searches. Any concerns will be addressed with candidates.
• Prior to an offer of employment, an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.

Current vacancies 

EARLY Years  Foundation Stage (EYFS) Lead Maternity Cover

Are you an ambitious leader with a passion for developing high-quality early years educational  provision? Are you looking for your next step or wanting to make a difference across a 0-5 Nursery  and Reception year group? 

We are seeking an exceptional leader to  join our senior leadership team—someone who is passionate, knowledgeable, and deeply  committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of need, thrives.

As EYFS Leader, you will oversee the most formative stage of primary education, nurturing pupils’  curiosity, excitement and wonder.

Following our May 2025 Ofsted inspection, the school secured Good in all areas under new  leadership, after 12 years of Requires Improvement. Our EYFS provision expanded in Autumn  2025 with the opening of a school-based nursery for children aged 0–5, strengthening our future  pipeline into the school.

This role combines leadership with class teaching. We seek a practitioner with strong,  demonstrable classroom practice who can model and develop excellence across the phase. The  post is initially maternity cover, with the potential to become a substantive senior leadership role  as the school grows.

Level 3 - early years practitioner

The early years are the foundation stone to life-long learning. Do you want to be part of a brand-new nursery provision?

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate and qualified childcare level 3 professional with the responsibility for the day-to-day running of their room. They perform an important role caring for children, maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment, supervising staff and imparting their knowledge and skills to others. They are creative and reflective leaders able to implement new ideas and use a range of strategies to continually improve practice and support the management team.

In November 2025 we opened our new Preschool and Nursery at Valentine School catering to pupils aged from 6 months to 4 years old. The setting has a teacher-in-charge and Nursery lead whose roles are to facilitate high-quality teaching and learning planning and to support the team in delivering our goals and objectives.