EYFS Lead

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Hornchurch Academy Trust

Scargill Infant School

Mungo Park Road,

Rainham,

Essex RM13 7PL

Tel. No: 01708 555707

Email: school.office@scargill-inf.havering.sch.uk

Head of school: Miss D McGahey

EYFS Lead

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Salary: Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2

Start: September 2026

Scargill Infant School is a warm and welcoming two-form entry Infant school that is part of the Hornchurch Academy Trust. We have a thriving 48-place nursery at the heart of our community. Our friendly pupils, supportive families and dedicated staff create a warm and nurturing environment where everyone is valued.

The Hornchurch Academy Trust is a group of six schools based in Rainham, Upminster and Northfleet within the London Borough of Havering and Kent.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Early Years class teacher to join our friendly and supportive team from September 2026.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience within EYFS and, ideally, leadership experience or the confidence to take on a Nursery Lead role. You will be passionate about providing high-quality early education, creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.

We are looking for a someone who:

• Has a secure understanding of the EYFS framework and best practice
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills or the potential to lead within Nursery
• Is committed to fostering a love of learning through play-based and child centred approaches
• Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children, staff, and families

There are opportunities for professional development and promotion within the Trust.

As part of Hornchurch Academy Trust, we can offer you:

• Enhanced career development opportunities, working across the Trust schools.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to support career progression.
• Mentoring support from an experienced and supportive team of staff and access to trained wellbeing mentors in all schools.
• Continuous service granted to joining staff.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including face to face counselling, financial, family and legal advice.
• 24 hour access to online Wellbeing support App.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Warshow, Trust Lead for Standards and Outcomes on 01708 555707.

Please apply online.

Closing date for applications: Friday 8th May 2026 at noon

Interviews will take place the week commencing 11th May 2026