Job profile
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Job details
Job reference
REQ
Date posted
12/02/2026
Application closing date
13/03/2026
Location
Doncaster (Highfields Primary Academy)
Salary
MPR / UPR, (£32,916 to £51,048) with an additional TLR2A payment of £3,527 per annum.
Annual weeks
52
Contractual hours
32.5
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Education
Job Description - Teaching - Lead Teacher
Lead Teacher (Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS)
Job description
Highfields Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Lead Teacher (EYFS) to join our academy as soon as possible on a full time, permanent basis.
Your new school
Highfields Primary Academy is a vibrant and caring primary school situated in Doncaster. Our teaching team is highly motivated and driven by a desire to raise standards and improve outcomes for all our children. Highfields Primary Academy is an improving school. The school is at the heart of the community and has strong links with parents and community leaders. Ofsted recognised the high standards of behaviour and the positive relationships throughout school and was identified as good in all areas (February 2022).
We are looking for inspirational and highly motivated individuals to strengthen our team further, if you join our academy you have the opportunity to change lives on a daily basis.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
* Membership to either the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
* Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
* Gym & fitness discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme*
* Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
* Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
* Menopause Support Service
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
* Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.