Job Title: EYFS Phase Leader
School: Lift Brockworth
Location: Moorfield Road, Gloucester, GL3 4JL
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 Jessica Billows, Recruitment Manager on jbillows@liftschools.org
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. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and Linkedin. Further details can be found on our careers page. Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.
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