EYFS leader: model job description

Download our model job description and person specification to help you find the most suitable candidate for the role of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) leader.

Last reviewed on 13 March 2026
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  1. Use our model job description and person specification

Use our model job description and person specification

Download and adapt it to reflect your school's role.

It's based on the professional responsibilities and expectations set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) and the Teachers' Standards.

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Read our EYFS staffing ratio and qualifications article to understand the requirements for the role. 

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You don't have to advertise this position internally or externally, but it's good practice to do so.

Read our other article to find out what you need to include in your job advert to help you recruit safely.

If you're recruiting internally, download our checklist to make sure that you're tackling every step fairly.

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