EYFS Lead Practitioner

Glebeland Community Primary School, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 0EW

15 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  25 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,913- £34,813

EYFS Lead Practitioner job summary

Part of the Consortium Trust 

Tel: 01502 677354 

Email: office.glebeland@consortiumtrust.org.uk 

Website: https://www.glebelandprimaryschool.org.uk/ 

                                                          

• Salary: £31,913- £34,813 FTE
• Permanent  
• Full Time 
• 37.5 hours per week 
• Term Time + 1 week 
• Required from 4th January 2027 preferably, or Monday 12th April 2027 

Details: We are seeking to appoint an experienced, dedicated, friendly, and professional EYFS Lead Practitioner who can work effectively across the EYFS phase. 

Requirements: We are looking for an EYFS Practitioner who: 

• Has a full and relevant EYFS Level 5 qualification (desirably Level 6) 
• Can develop plans and work on their own initiative 
• Can lead a class and direct support staff 
• Has an understanding of the early years framework and legal requirements 
• Can communicate clearly with children and adults, both verbally and in writing 
• Has experience of working with children aged 2-5 years old 
• Can support a range of abilities, including pupils with SEND 
• Can take responsibility for pupil assessments and reporting 
• Believes in building strong partnerships with families to provide cohesive learning for children 
• Has a willingness to contribute to the general smooth running of our school 
• Has the commitment and ability to inspire children and their joy of learning 
• Has excellent interpersonal, management, and organisational skills 
• Can adhere to policies and procedures, follow GDPR guidelines, and maintain confidentiality 
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding processes and procedures

We can offer: 

• Full support and training from a wider team 
• Wide range of staff benefits 
• Extensive Wellbeing support package 
• Opportunity for career progression within the Trust 
• Personalised performance management 
• Bespoke package of CPD 

 

How to apply: 

A Job description is available to download from ‘attachments’ 

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. 

Completed applications should be returned via email to s.frame@consortiumtrust.org.uk 

 

Closing Date: 25 November 2026  

Interview Date: 03 December 2026  

 

The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Glebeland Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 20 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Glebeland Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/glebeland-community-primary-school-beccles

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