Lead Early Years & Outdoor Learning Across School

Early Years Teacher

+ TLR2 allowance for Learning Beyond the Classroom

Salary - M1-UPS 3 (£32,916-£51,048)

TLR2a - £3,527

Full-time and Permanent

Start Date - September 2026

Do you believe the best learning happens beyond four walls?

Are you ready to lead and shape outdoor learning across a whole school?

Do you want to give children a childhood full of exploration, play and discovery?

Join us in creating rich, meaningful experiences where every moment truly counts.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and experienced Early Years teacher to join our team and lead the development of Learning Beyond the Classroom across our school.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who believes that children learn best through play, exploration and meaningful experiences. The successful candidate will teach within Early Years while also leading our whole-school approach to outdoor learning, play and enrichment.

At Elmore Green, our vision is simple: "Make Every Moment Count." We want every child to experience a rich and engaging education that extends beyond the classroom. We are committed to providing pupils with a wide range of opportunities, including outdoor learning, play, educational visits, residentials, and arts and cultural experiences that develop curiosity, confidence and a love of learning.

The successful candidate will help shape and develop a whole-school approach to Learning Beyond the Classroom, drawing on the principles of:

• Early Years play-based learning
• Outdoor learning and experiential education
• OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) approaches
• Forest School philosophy

They will support staff in creating high-quality learning experiences that nurture independence, resilience, creativity and collaboration, while contributing strongly to the school's personal development and enrichment offer.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent Early Years teacher with strong knowledge of play-based learning and child development;
• Has the vision and drive to develop outdoor learning across the school;
• Is passionate about providing children with memorable experiences that enrich learning and broaden horizons;
• Can inspire and support colleagues to develop engaging and creative approaches to learning;
• Is committed to ensuring that every child benefits from a rich and inclusive curriculum.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community;
• Enthusiastic and engaged children who enjoy learning;
• A strong commitment to professional development and leadership opportunities;
• The opportunity to shape and lead a key area of the school's provision;
• A school culture that values creativity, enrichment and meaningful learning experiences.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years teacher ready to take the next step into leadership, while making a significant contribution to pupils' personal development and wider experiences.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please telephone the school to make an appointment. Tel: email

Closing Date: Friday 17th April 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews Week Beginning 27th April 2026 to include a lesson observation and tasks that are relevant to the post.

Please contact Mrs L Murray on to collect an application pack. Alternatively, the vacancy is advertised on the school website

Elmore Green Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS check. The school complies with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, by ensuring that staff are not disqualified from working with children either themselves, or by association with a household member.