EYFS Lead Practitioner

Part of the Consortium Trust Tel: 01502 677354 Email: office.glebeland@consortiumtrust.org.uk Website: https://www.glebelandprimaryschool.org.uk/

• Salary: £31,913- £34,813 FTE
• Permanent
• Full Time
• 37.5 hours per week
• Term Time + 1 week
• Required from 4th January 2027 preferably, or Monday 12th April 2027

Details: We are seeking to appoint an experienced, dedicated, friendly, and professional EYFS Lead Practitioner who can work effectively across the EYFS phase.

Requirements: We are looking for an EYFS Practitioner who:

• Has a full and relevant EYFS Level 5 qualification (desirably Level 6)
• Can develop plans and work on their own initiative
• Can lead a class and direct support staff
• Has an understanding of the early years framework and legal requirements
• Can communicate clearly with children and adults, both verbally and in writing
• Has experience of working with children aged 2-5 years old
• Can support a range of abilities, including pupils with SEND
• Can take responsibility for pupil assessments and reporting
• Believes in building strong partnerships with families to provide cohesive learning for children
• Has a willingness to contribute to the general smooth running of our school
• Has the commitment and ability to inspire children and their joy of learning
• Has excellent interpersonal, management, and organisational skills
• Can adhere to policies and procedures, follow GDPR guidelines, and maintain confidentiality
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding processes and procedures We can offer:

• Full support and training from a wider team
• Wide range of staff benefits
• Extensive Wellbeing support package
• Opportunity for career progression within the Trust
• Personalised performance management
• Bespoke package of CPD

How to apply:

A Job description is available to download from ‘attachments’ To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Completed applications should be returned via email to s.frame@consortiumtrust.org.uk

Closing Date: 25 November 2026 Interview Date: 03 December 2026

The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.