Early Years Classroom Teacher

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Early Years teacher looking to make a real difference in children's lives?

Lift Percy Shurmer offers an exciting opportunity to join our welcoming, inclusive school community, which Ofsted graded Outstanding in May 2023 for both the school and its Early Years provision.

We are looking for an ambitious, dedicated EYFS Classroom Teacher passionate about giving children the best start in their education.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to start their career in a supportive, nurturing environment, with access to mentoring, professional development, and growth opportunities. We also warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers who share our commitment to delivering exceptional Early Years education.

Your New School

Lift Percy Shurmer is a thriving two-form entry primary academy situated in the heart of Balsall Heath, Birmingham, educating approximately 460 pupils aged 3 to 11.

Led by our dedicated Principal, Miss Duffy, we are proud to be an inclusive, ambitious and welcoming school where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.

Ofsted graded our school Outstanding in May 2023, including an Outstanding judgement for our Early Years provision, reflecting our commitment to giving children an exceptional start to their educational journey.

Our Early Years setting provides a stimulating, nurturing environment where children explore, discover, and develop through purposeful play, engaging learning experiences, and high-quality teaching.

Across Nursery and Reception, we place a strong emphasis on communication and language development, early literacy, phonics, mathematics and opportunities for children to learn through both indoor and outdoor activities.

We are particularly proud of our inclusive approach to education, including our specialist Deaf Learning Base, which supports children with significant hearing loss and additional communication needs.

At Percy Shurmer, we believe strong relationships with families, a supportive school community, and high expectations are essential to helping every child flourish.

Your New Role

As an EYFS Classroom Teacher, you will help shape children's earliest educational experiences and create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about Early Years education and child development.
• Has high expectations for all pupils and is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
• Can create a stimulating, inclusive learning environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and independence.
• Understands the importance of purposeful play and delivering a well-structured EYFS curriculum.
• Can effectively assess children's progress and adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs.
• Recognises the importance of developing early communication, language, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Is enthusiastic, reflective and committed to continuous professional development.

For Early Career Teachers, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your teaching practice within a supportive, collaborative school community, with access to mentoring, coaching, and professional development.

What You'll Need to Succeed

You will be a qualified teacher with enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and child development.
• Can plan and deliver engaging learning experiences that support children's progress across all areas of learning.
• Understands the importance of early language development, communication, phonics and early mathematics.
• Can adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including children with SEND and EAL.
• Creates a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where children feel confident exploring and learning.
• Demonstrates professionalism, resilience and flexibility.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and families to support children's development.
• Has a commitment to continuous professional development.

We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

School Visits

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit Lift Percy Shurmer to experience our welcoming school community, meet our dedicated staff and see our pupils enjoying their learning.

To arrange a school visit or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paula Baldock, PA to Miss Duffy, at pbaldock@liftpercyshurmer.org.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you
We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.

Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you

This position is due to commence in January 2027 and is full-time and permanent.