EYFS Teacher EYFS Lead responsibilities

About the Role

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and talented Class Teacher/EYFS Lead to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. Class Teachers are responsible for the day‑to‑day teaching and learning provision for all children in their class, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, more‑able learners and children eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant. You will receive coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders in the academy to support you in all aspects of your role.

Our Early Years provision was shortlisted for the ‘TES Early Years Setting of the Year 2025!’ Therefore, we welcome applications from experienced teachers with a passion for Early Years and looking to lead our provision.

Class Teachers are responsible for the day‑to‑day teaching and learning provision for all children in their class, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, more‑able learners and children eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant. You will receive coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders in the academy to support you in all aspects of your work.

• Motivated individual who wants to achieve the very best for children and relentlessly pursue excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop positive relationships with children, families and staff.
• Experience as an effective, good or outstanding classroom teacher.
• Excellent communication skills and resilience.
• Good organisational skills.
• Creativity that drives all aspects of teaching and learning.

• Healthy work‑life balance and supportive senior leadership.
• Professional development: access to diverse CPD and training opportunities.
• Flexible and family‑friendly working arrangements including part‑time, term‑time and home working options.
• Exclusive discounts and employee perks.
• Well‑being support including comprehensive assistance for you and your family.

At REAch2 we recognise that staff in an academy have a unique position in the care of children. All staff are responsible for safeguarding pupils and promoting their welfare in accordance with Section 175 of the Education Act (2002). We will seek to recruit the best applicant based on abilities, qualifications and experience as measured against the job description and person specification, in a professional, timely and responsive manner.

All successful candidates will be requested for an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

All information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. We store and process all applicant data appropriately in line with our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.

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