26 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    5 March 2026 at 11:27am

  • Date listed

    5 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32916 - £51048 per annum

EYFS Leader job summary

Salary: M1 (£32,916) - UPS3 (£51,048) + TLR 2a + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: September 2026

A rare opportunity to shape your own team and be part of an exciting journey.

Your new school
Lift Brockworth part of Lift Schools, an ambitious MAT made up of 59 schools, allowing you access to the best training and CPD courses. Lift Brockworth is a two form entry primary school on an ambitious journey to make a real difference to the lives of our children. If you join our team at Brockworth, we can offer you large spacious classrooms, fantastic grounds, two halls, chromebooks and iPads for every class, an academy library, excellent resources for the curriculum and our very own technology workshop, which includes a large kitchen. We have a strong, supportive team of staff, who are well supported by expertise across our network to help realise the next steps of their careers.

Your new role
Due to the current postholder relocating we are looking for an ambitious EYFS phase leader. You will manage one existing teacher and three capable teaching assistants. We are looking for somebody who is not only an excellent practitioner themselves, but who will also be able to effectively lead, coach, and support others to be excellent teachers too. You will set a clear and strategic vision for their key stage, ensure that there is a stimulating and engaging curriculum for students, and implement phase wide strategies to ensure all students enjoy and excel within their learning. This is a really exciting time to join as we plan to open our own nursery in the near future and you will play a vital role in what that looks like. Our EYFS facilities are brilliant, we have two spacious classrooms and a great outdoor learning area including our very own pond!

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified teacher who has a proven track record of successfully leading staff. You will have resilience and optimism to lead through day-to-day challenges while maintaining a clear strategic vision and direction while having patience in interactions with all students across all situations, with a calm demeanour. It would be desirable if you have a passion or experience of working in a nursery environment so please include this in your application.

We will review applications and interview ASAP so please apply or make contact ASAP.

If you would like a confidential discussion/ tour of the school please contact us.

We offer you:
Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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.
Skilled Worker visas can 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

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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.

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About Lift Brockworth

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
385 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Lift Brockworth website
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Lift Brockworth is a growing school which serves the community of Brockworth in Gloucester. At Lift Brockworth we have created a happy, secure and caring environment, a place children will enjoy coming to, where everyone within our school and local community is valued. Children are encouraged to develop independence, a sense of purpose and an enthusiasm for learning. We believe that education is a partnership between home and the academy.

Our Curriculum

The curriculum in the school falls into three phases known as The Foundation Stage which covers a child’s first year in the school in the reception class; Key Stage 1 which covers children in school years one and two and Key Stage 2 which covers the junior years in school, years three to six. More information about our curriculum can be found here.

Our Specialism and Awards

We are a 'Quality lead school' within the Achievement for All charity.

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