Early Years Teacher (Nursery Class Lead)

Lift Schools; Tendring; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational network in Tendring is seeking an Early Years Teacher for a new nursery opening in January 2026. The position involves creating a safe and stimulating environment for young children, emphasizing play-based learning. A qualified teacher with experience in Early Years is required to inspire and engage the youngest learners. This role offers a chance to make a lasting impact from day one.

Benefits

Career development and training

Generous benefits

Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years teaching.
• Deep understanding of EYFS framework.
• Ability to inspire young children.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and stimulating environment.
• Work collaboratively with families and colleagues.
• Lead the new nursery class development.

Skills

Qualified teacher

Understanding of child development

Creative play-based learning

Organizational skills

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Overview

Main Pay Range + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Permanent, Full Time

January 2026 Start

Lift Hamford is a vibrant school within the Lift Schools network that achieved a good status in November 2022 and serves our coastal community. We strive to ensure that children get the best opportunities to achieve the highest possible outcomes and that high-quality learning is at the heart of everything we do.

We are excited to be opening a brand new nursery class in January 2026, offering 40 term time places for two, three and four year olds. To support this exciting development, we are looking for an experienced, passionate and nurturing Early Years Teacher to help shape and lead this provision.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something new and make a lasting difference from day one. You will play a key role in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment that supports our youngest children to thrive and develop.

Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with experience in Early Years
• Has a deep understanding of child development and the EYFS framework
• Is warm, proactive and highly organised with a strong commitment to safeguarding
• Can inspire young children through creative, play based learning
• Enjoys working collaboratively with families, colleagues and the wider community

About the role

Come and visit us!

We would love to show you around and talk about this exciting opportunity. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Sarah Hitches, School Operations Manager, at or call us on 01255 673415.

Application details

Closing date : 12th October 2025

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.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

What we offer

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
  • Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• 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 are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline 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.