EYFS Teacher/Lead and SENDCo and Inclusion Lead

• Great Finborough Church Primary School
• Address: Great Finborough, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 3AQ
• Salary: MPR/UPR + TLR
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract: Permanent, required to start September 2026
• Reference: 8820

If you are an excellent EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Teacher, with a passion for leading SEND and Inclusion, looking for the next step in your career, this is the role you have been looking for. 

Great Finborough Church Primary School is a small village school with a family friendly feel. We are located a short drive from Stowmarket in Mid-Suffolk. 

We are looking to recruit an experienced EYFS Teacher/Lead and SENDCo and Inclusion Lead to teach, and lead, our EYFS provision. Our EYFS class consists of a maximum of 20 children. We are looking for someone who can provide that supporting and nurturing start to the children’s journey as they transition from pre-school, has the passion and skills to create exciting indoor and outdoor learning environments that support learning and will ensure that the children not only make maximum personal progress towards their ELG’s but are also Year 1 ready by the end of the summer term. 

We recognise that a new member of our team will want to make their own mark on the EYFS learning environment as they begin their journey with us and, therefore, we have allocated an additional budget to enable this to happen. 

In addition, the role also includes the leadership of SEND and Inclusion. Ideally, we are looking for a colleague with the SEND qualification, but applications are welcome from people willing to undertake the required training. We are proud to be an inclusive school that is willing to go the extra distance for all our children and families. 

You will:

• be an experienced and outstanding EYFS teacher that securely meets all the teacher standards
• have a secure knowledge of early reading, writing and maths 
• be familiar with the Little Wandle Phonics programme
• recognise that every child is an individual
• be Paediatric First Aid trained or willing to undertake the training
• hold a SEND qualification or be enthusiastic to undertake the training
• have experience of creating, developing and supporting inclusive practice 
• be a team player with a sense of humour
• value education opportunities beyond the classroom. 

We can offer you:

• A supportive and caring team of colleagues
• Small class size
• Professional development to help you flourish in your role
• A budget to help you to establish your EYFS learning environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Release time for SEND Responsibilities

For more information 

Please read the Job Description (Word)and Application Guidance (Word). 

Please visit our website to find out more about us. 

Visits to view the school and meet the team are welcomed and encouraged, please contact Kim Cotton, Office Manager by either emailing [email protected] or calling 01449 613208 to make an appointment to visit our school. 

How to apply 

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to [email protected].

Closing date: 8am, 18 May 2026.

Interview date: 21 May 2026.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Great Finborough primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our school we create a culture of safeguarding which is everyone’s responsibility. 

Rigorous Safer Recruitment processes will be applied at all stages of the recruitment process.