Head of Early Years School Improvement

About the role

In order to meet the needs of our current schools and schools that choose to join us we are looking to recruit a full time Head of Early Years School Improvement.

The successful candidate will lead the strategic approach to early years’ education for the Trust.

The post holder will oversee the flourishing of all early years’ settings in our PFCMAT schools and also seek ways to support provision by developing a strategic approach to early intervention, parental support and community partnerships.

This exciting work will enable all of our children to make the best possible start to their education as they begin their learning journey with the Trust.

We are looking for an experienced early years leader who is committed to Catholic education, our Mission and Values. We want to recruit someone who will have the respect of our leaders and who will help them drive continuous improvement in their schools.

If you would like an informal conversation before the closing date, please contact Louise Jones at louise.jones@pfcmat.org

Salary & Benefits

Pay Scale: L13–L17 (dependent on experience)

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date: Monday 11 May 2026, 5pm
Shortlisting: Wednesday 13 May 2026
Interviews: Monday 18 May 2026

Please visit our recruitment website www.joinpfcmat.co.uk to find out more information about the role and access application forms.

The website will ask you to fill in an enquiry form and, upon submitting your answers, will provide a link to click to take you to the job pack and application forms.

PFCMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we can expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS chec