Early Years Foundation Stage Lead/ Class Teacher

Allens Croft Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 6RP

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Allens Croft Primary School is a diverse, fully inclusive two-form entry school, with three Resource Base classes, set in extensive grounds in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham.

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a visionary Early Years professional to join our vibrant school community and shape provision for our youngest children. We are looking for someone who can drive excellence in teaching, learning, safeguarding, and outcomes for our incredible Early Years pupils.

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, experienced, and inspirationa EYFS Leader/Class Teacher to join our school to further develop and enhance our provision and curriculum offer.

As EYFS Leader, you will:

Provide strategic leadership for Early Years, including transition from nursery settings and to Year 1 Be an inspirational Class Teacher in Reception in the first instance with leadership time provided Lead the development and ongoing growth of Reception and Year 1 provision Further develop and embed an ambitious EYFS curriculum rooted in best practice and promoting strong foundations Line manage and develop EYFS staff, building a skilled and motivated team Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, care, and inclusion Work closely with families and external agencies to support children’s learning and wellbeing Contribute actively to whole-setting leadership, self-evaluation, and improvement planning.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Is an experienced EYFS/ Key Stage 1 teacher with strong knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework Has the vision, drive, and organisational skills to establish and lead our reception provision Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills Is passionate about inclusive practice and early intervention Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

The opportunity to have a real strategic influence A collaborative and supportive leadership team Ongoing professional development and growth A setting that values Early Years as the foundation of lifelong learning We warmly welcome and strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the setting prior to application.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please contact the school to arrange a visit on 0121 675 2611.

Closing date for applications is: Friday 27th February 2026, 4pm

Shortlisting will take place on: Monday 2nd March 2026

Interviews will take place week beginning: 2nd March 2026

The application form and relevant documents can be downloaded from the school website -https://www.allcroft.bham.sch.uk/current-vacancies/

Please ensure application forms are signed if returning via email. If you have provided an email address any correspondence will be sent via e-mail. 

Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date.  If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Please send completed application form and recruitment monitoring form and self disclosure forms torecruitment@allcroft.bham.sch.uk

As part of our due diligence an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment and reference checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will be undertaken.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) .

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Allens Croft Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 405 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Allens Croft Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@allcroft.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 675 2611
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/allens-croft-primary-school

Allens Croft Primary School is a diverse, fully inclusive two-form entry school, with three Resource Base classes, set in extensive grounds in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham.

The school is a place where we want pupils to Aspire, Inspire & Achieve, where attainment is balanced alongside wider skills, developing well-rounded children, equipped to thrive. We have a brilliant and cohesive staff team and a very supportive community around the school.

We value every child and believe that we provide an education which fosters creativity, independence, thinking and emotional intelligence. Our aim is to make learning enjoyable, allowing every individual to achieve their best and to nurture their talents, as well as giving them safety, security and the skills they will need to be responsible citizens and happy, caring adults in the future.

Arranging a visit to Allens Croft Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@allcroft.bham.sch.uk.

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