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EYFS Lead

EYFS Lead

  • 0446
  • Lift Berkeley , Marybrook Street, Berkeley, England, United Kingdom, GL13 9AZ
  • Permanent
  • Lift Berkeley
  • Closing date: 12 November 2026
  • £31,650.00 – £51,048.00
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) + Lift Schools Benefits
  • Advert opened: 12 October 2026

A rare EYFS Lead for a lovely Primary School, paying M1 - UPS3 depending on experience, if you are passionate about providing the best start to a childs education we would love to hear from you. 

Your new school
Lift Berkeley Primary school has recently joined Lift Schools, one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in the country. This allows us to stay true to our local roots, while also drawing on the phenomenal wealth of expertise and resources that comes with being part of a national network of schools.  Lift Berkeley Primary School have the platinum OPAL award and we are passionate about continuous provision in the Early years through to Year 1. The children benefit from huge grounds with woodland classrooms and an outside swimming pool. We have created a school where little minds grow, big dreams begin, and every child is encouraged to shine. At Lift Berkeley, we are passionate about creating a happy, nurturing and inspiring environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn. Through engaging lessons, exciting opportunities and a supportive school community, we help every child build confidence, develop their talents and reach their full potential. We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life, and we're proud to be part of their journey. Lift Berkeley — inspiring minds, building futures!

Your new role
We are looking for an EYFS teacher to join our ambitious and friendly school. We are committed to ensuring that all children achieve their very best academically but also have access to wide-ranging opportunities that encourage aspiration. We have camping trips, visits to the seaside, curriculum days, outdoor learning and much more. We are looking for a driven teacher to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, facilitate a positive learning environment where all children feel supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified teacher who has patience and understanding with young children. You'll be able to quickly adjust teaching methods to meet the needs of all children.  It's important you have the flexibility to be able to handle unexpected situations with professionalism and patience in interactions with a variety of children and situations, with a calm demeanour.

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 Jessica Billows, Recruitment Manager on jbillows@liftschools.org

Who are Lift Schools?
Lift Schools are made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:

  • Career development and training: Access to a wide range of statutory and 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 and travel deals.

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 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 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.

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