EYFS Leader in Gloucester

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, gives you access to the best training and CPD courses. It is a two‑form entry primary school on an ambitious journey to make a real difference to the lives of our children. We offer large spacious classrooms, fantastic grounds, two halls, Chromebooks and iPads for every class, an academy library, excellent curriculum resources and a technology workshop that includes a large kitchen. A supportive team of staff, underpinned by expertise across our network, helps staff realise the next steps in 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 and be an excellent practitioner who can lead, coach, and support others to become excellent teachers in their own right. You will set a clear and strategic vision for the key stage, ensure a stimulating and engaging curriculum for students, and implement phase‑wide strategies to help all students enjoy and excel within their learning. This is a very exciting time to join as we plan to open our own nursery in the near future, and you will play a vital role in shaping that development. Our EYFS facilities are comprehensive, with two spacious classrooms and a great outdoor learning area including our very own pond.

What you’ll need to succeed

You must be a qualified teacher with a proven track record of successfully leading staff. You should exhibit resilience, optimism, and patience in interactions with students across all situations, maintaining a calm demeanour while steering day‑to‑day challenges and keeping a clear strategic vision. Experience or a passion for nursery work is desirable and should be highlighted in your application.

We will review applications and interview ASAP. Please apply or contact us as soon as possible.

If you would like a confidential discussion or a tour of the school, please contact Jessica Billows, Recruitment Manager, at 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 in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including 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 have a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.