Company Overview
Early Excellence is a well-established, dynamic, and innovative company with an outstanding reputation for supporting schools across the UK and internationally. Specialising in high-quality early years education for children aged 2–7, we focus on school improvement by advising leaders, training teachers, and equipping classrooms and outdoor areas.
Passionate about children’s learning and development, our mission is to enhance the educational experience of young learners through exceptional products, services, and professional support.
Early Excellence is committed to Safeguarding and Child Protection, modelling best practice procedures and holding a strong culture for keeping children and vulnerable adults safe.
Position Overview
A rewarding opportunity to play a central role in driving school improvement across EYFS and KS1, with a particular focus on SEND and inclusive practice.
The position involves designing and delivering high-quality professional training, as well as providing expert consultancy and support to schools. Drawing on extensive early years expertise, the successful candidate will bring first-hand experience of SEN, alongside a strong understanding of staff development and effective training strategies that lead to meaningful and sustainable improvements in practice and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent Early Excellence and uphold our principles and practice
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of EYFS/KS1 policy, including DfE, Ofsted, and current research
- Work closely with the Curriculum Team and lead on SEN updates
- Build relationships with schools, MATs, and local authorities to support their improvement and training needs
- Deliver bespoke training and consultancy to settings and schools requiring rapid improvement, including mainstream, specialist, and independent sectors
- Lead projects, both online and face-to-face, with extensive travel nationwide
- Deliver training at all levels, from headteacher seminars to practitioner courses
- Contribute to the development of online training and digital products
- Create promotional content for courses and events, including social media
- Follow safeguarding policies for the company and the schools we visit
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a BEd (Hons) or BA + PGCE, specialising in ages 3–7
- Holds either the NPQ for SENCO or the previous NASENCO qualification
- Minimum of 10 years’ school-based teaching experience within Early Years and KS1
- Proven experience in a leadership role (e.g. Early Years Leader)
- Experience supporting schools beyond your own setting (particularly Reception and Year 1), such as MAT Lead, Local Authority Adviser, or Independent Consultant/Trainer
- Strong, evidence-based knowledge of child development, assessment, and effective practice
- A confident communicator who builds professional relationships easily
- Comfortable with IT, school assessment systems, and social media
- Ability to produce high-quality written content, including blogs, guidance, and training materials
- Full UK driving licence, access to own vehicle with business class 1 insurance
- Flexible to travel extensively across the country, with regular overnight stays
- Willing to undergo regular DBS checks in line with safeguarding requirements
- Current SENCO in school, or part of a local authority or trust team offering SEN support
Desirable
- Experience in a senior leadership role (e.g. Assistant Headteacher) for a minimum of 3 years
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum, plus pension contributions
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Home-based, with extensive national travel and regular overnight stays
What We Offer
- Highly professional environment with a great team atmosphere
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days with service), plus public/bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday
- Staff socials and team events to stay connected
- 25% staff discount
How To Apply
To apply, please contact recruitment@earlyexcellence.com to speak to Nikki Walters, Head of Educational Services.