EYFS Lead Practitioner: Career Growth & CPD

Glebeland Community Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Job Finder is seeking an experienced EYFS Lead Practitioner to lead across the EYFS phase and work with a supportive, professional team. You will guide a class, supervise early years staff, and design engaging activities for children aged 2–5 while maintaining the highest safeguarding standards.

The role requires an EYFS Level 5 qualification (Level 6 desirable), excellent communication with children and adults, and a commitment to building strong family partnerships.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full EYFS Level 5 qualification (Level 6 desirable).
• Ability to plan independently and lead a class.
• Experience in 2-5 age range and SEND support.
• Strong knowledge of the early years framework and safeguarding.
• Clear verbal and written communication with children and adults.
• Ability to assess and report pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead a class and supervise support staff.
• Develop and implement EYFS plans.
• Monitor pupil assessments and reporting.
• Foster strong partnerships with families.
• Ensure compliance with policies, GDPR and safeguarding.

Skills

Classroom management

Leadership

Communication

SEND knowledge

Assessment reporting

Family partnerships

GDPR & confidentiality

Safeguarding knowledge

Policies & procedures

Initiative

Education

EYFS Level 5 qualification

Job description

Education Job Finder is seeking an experienced EYFS Lead Practitioner to lead across the EYFS phase and work with a supportive, professional team. You will guide a class, supervise early years staff, and design engaging activities for children aged 2–5 while maintaining the highest safeguarding standards.

The role requires an EYFS Level 5 qualification (Level 6 desirable), excellent communication with children and adults, and a commitment to building strong family partnerships.