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Head of Year – EYFS

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Required:        January or April 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th October 2025
Interviews:      w/c Monday 13th October 2025

Brentwood Prep School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street.

We are seeking a Head of Year – EYFS who will play a pivotal role in shaping the foundation of our youngest learners’ educational journey. This is a unique opportunity to lead a year group within the Early Years, ensuring every child thrives academically, socially, and personally. Working closely with the Director of Early Years and the Senior Leadership Team, you will help create a first-class learning environment rooted in the EYFS framework. Your leadership will inspire colleagues, support high-quality teaching and learning, and strengthen vital partnerships between pupils, parents, and staff.

We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of child development, who can lead with passion and vision. As Head of Year, you’ll drive progress, oversee assessment, and ensure smooth transitions across key stages, while setting the highest professional standards. This is a full-time role, though part-time as a job share, may be considered for the right candidate. If you are committed to excellence in early education and ready to make a lasting impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about working at Brentwood School, please see the links on this page or email: recruitment@brentwood.essex.sch.uk Applications can be submitted through the TES website, alternatively, applicants who do not have a TES account should use the relevant Interactive Recruitment Form on this page. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.

Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.