EYFS Leader

Sir Herbert Leon Academy; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gloucester is seeking an experienced EYFS Phase Leader to manage and support a dedicated team. This role involves overseeing one teacher and three teaching assistants while ensuring students receive a stimulating and engaging curriculum. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background, Qualified Teacher Status, and a passion for early years education. This is an exciting opportunity to influence a growing phase within the school, especially with plans for a new nursery opening.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits

Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully leading staff.
• Ability to maintain a clear strategic vision.
• Desirable experience in a nursery environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage one teacher and three teaching assistants.
• Set a strategic vision for the key stage.
• Ensure an engaging curriculum for students.

Skills

Qualified teacher

Leadership skills

Patience and resilience

Experience in nursery environment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Posted on: 05/01/2026 – Application Deadline: 31/01/2026

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 is 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. You will be an excellent practitioner yourself, and you will also be able to effectively lead, coach, and support others to become 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, with 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 with 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, and have 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 or a tour of the school, please contact Jessica Billows, Recruitment Manager, at [e-mail]

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.