EYFS Teacher

Salary: M1 (£32,916) - M6 (£45,352) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Initially FTC with the potential to be extended or made permanent
Start date: As soon as possible

A rare early years teacher role within a lovely school.

Your new school
Lift Beacon is a thriving Primary Academy in Loughborough, serving children aged 2 to 11 years old. The school was graded 'good' in all areas in 2021 by Ofsted and has gone from strength to strength since. It is an IQM (Inclusion Quality Mark ) Centre of Excellence school and is passionate about inclusive practices. We are dedicated to ensuring that every child receives an excellent education every day, with high expectations, a broad and enriching curriculum, and a strong focus on personal development.providing the best opportunities for our pupils. In January 2024 we appointed an ambitious Principal, Mr Ben Kilgannon, who lives locally and is hugely passionate about the school, its community and staff. As a hands-on Principal, he is a big believer in working collaboratively and continuously developing staff to ensure all pupils reach their full potential. Lift Beacon is the epitome of teamwork where everyone feels valued and heard.

Your new role
Reception is a vital part of our school, laying the foundation for our pupils' learning journey. This well-established class benefits from consistent routines, with the majority of children having transitioned from our on-site nursery. You will be supported by an experienced EYFS leader and a full-time teaching assistant, working together to ensure every child gets the best possible start. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed team in a vibrant and inclusive school where early years education is truly valued.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified teacher who has patience and understanding with young children. You'll be able to quickly adjust teaching methods to meet the needs of all children. It's important you have the flexibility to be able to handle unexpected situations with professionalism and patience in interactions with a variety of children and situations, with a calm demeanour.

We will review applications and interview ASAP so please apply or make contact ASAP.

Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

If you would like a confidential discussion/ tour of the school please contact us.

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.