EYSF – Good Level of Devleopment (GLD) Teacher Full Time NEW

Who We Are & What We Stand For

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading – we might be the perfect match.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.

We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

Inspiring Early Years excellence across Gateshead

The Education, Schools and Inclusion team play a pivotal role in the education of adults and children across Gateshead. They offer specialist advice on school improvement, educational psychology services and special educational needs as well as input on school organisation and admission, adult learning and early years childcare. Their work has direct impact on thousands of people across Gateshead and are led by Service Director, Suzanne Dunn.

Our School Improvement Service is a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team dedicated to raising outcomes for children across Gateshead. We work closely with schools, settings, leaders and practitioners to strengthen practice, share expertise and build sustainable improvement. With specialists across Early Years, curriculum development, leadership and inclusion, we pride ourselves on a culture of partnership, reflection and high expectationsalways keeping children at the heart of everything we do.

Supporting practitioners. Strengthening practice. Improving outcomes.

As the EYFS Good Level of Development (GLD) Lead Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for our youngest learners across multiple settings. You will model highquality practice, build professional confidence, and support practitioners to deliver consistently strong Early Years provision. Through coaching, training, and collaborative problemsolving, you will help ensure childrenparticularly those with SENDreceive the support, challenge and nurturing start they need to thrive. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference at scale, influencing practice across settings and shaping positive futures for children in the Early Years.

Leading change where it matters most.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Provide highquality teaching in Early Years settings to promote a Good Level of Development (GLD) for children in Early Learning Goals.
• Work alongside partners to embed good quality first teaching in Early Years settings.
• Work with partners to identify and support special educational needs (SEND), ensuring children with SEND achieve a GLD.
• Design, deliver and evaluate highquality professional development and training for practitioners and colleagues working in Early Years.
• Establish productive working relationships with children, challenge and motivate them, promote selfesteem, and act as a role model with high expectations.
• Liaise with parents/carers and other professionals and operate within a multiagency framework to support children’s welfare and progress.
• Undertake continuous professional development and build flexibility within teams to respond to service needs.
• Adhere to the policies and ethos of each setting you work in.
• Attend and remain up to date with safeguarding training, operating fully in line with safeguarding and child protection requirements.
• Maintain required records for educational settings and Gateshead Council to support tracking, monitoring, and quality assurance.
• Attend and contribute to team and service meetings.
• Work in line with Gateshead Council policies, DfE Teachers’ Standards, and associated obligations.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

What You’ll Bring

• Thorough and uptodate knowledge of EYFS (statutory and nonstatutory guidance), child development, Early Years curriculum and assessment (including the 17 ELGs), Ofsted requirements, Early Years pedagogies, safeguarding, and SENDespecially approaches supporting speech, language and communication needs.
• Successful teaching experience in Early Years with a proven record of helping children achieve a Good Level of Development.
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively, including within multiagency contexts.
• Experience leading and delivering professional development for others.
• Qualified Teacher Status with evidence of ongoing professional development relating to Early Years.
• Ability to apply knowledge effectively in practice, including high expectations, childcentred approaches, and strong professional relationships.
• Access to a car (or mobility support) with a valid driving licence and appropriate insurance.

If successful you will recquire enhanced disclosure

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience. Salary £32,916 – £51,048 + TLR 2.1 (£3572) pro rata to term time working. Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
• Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).

Everyone’s welcome here

Were an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. At Gateshead Council we’re an employer who embraces, and welcomes diversity, who’s truly inclusive and who demonstrates equality for all. We’ll go the extra mile so that our approach is representative of the communities we serve and each other. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Ready to join us? Here’s how

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

You can apply online by pressing the apply now button. Within the form, you’ll be asked for details about you, your career history, skills, experiences and qualifications.

Secondments will be welcomed providing you have the support of your Headteacher.

We advise you to be as detailed and specific as possible, paying particular attention to any of the above which are relevant to the role to which you are applying.

If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team via

Please note: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. However, in high-volume recruitment situations, it may not always be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In such cases, we may need to prioritise those who best meet the essential criteria, based on the information provided in the application.

Additionally, the Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.