EYFS Teacher

Lift Offa's Mead; Moorend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Offa's Mead is a lovely primary school located in Gloucestershire, within commutable distance of Bristol and Wales, serving a diverse community including military families from Beachley Barracks. The school offers extensive outdoor learning spaces and a Forest School area, with strong community links that enrich pupils' experiences.

The EYFS Teacher will join a supportive Reception team, designing engaging lessons, assessing progress, and providing feedback to help every child reach their

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with patience and understanding of young children.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse needs and backgrounds.
• Strong communication with colleagues, parents and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach EYFS lessons with clear learning outcomes.
• Adjust teaching to support all learners including SEND and EAL.
• Use questioning and feedback to assess progress and support development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and schemes of work.
• Foster a positive classroom culture with routines and high expectations.
• Collaborate with staff and communicate with parents about progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Patience with children

Flexibility

Clear communication with parents

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

A rare job opportunity to be a EYFS teacher in a support and collaborative Reception team at Lift Offa's Mead.

Your new school

Lift Offa's Mead is a lovely primary school located in Gloucestershire and benefits from excellent local links, situated a mile outside of Chepstow and within commutable distance of both Bristol and Wales. Approximately a third of our pupils are from military families as we serve nearby Beachley Barracks. Our children are encouraged to participate fully in school life and to be responsible for contributing to an ethos where every member feels valued, respected and has a sense of purpose. The school recognises the importance of partnership and wants parents to play an active role in their child's development throughout their primary years.

We are incredibly lucky to have extensive outdoor learning spaces, a dedicated Forest School area, well-equipped classrooms and strong links with our local community. Children enjoy a range of educational visits, sporting events, music and creative opportunities that enrich their learning beyond the classroom.

Your new role

As our EYFS Teacher, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative Reception team, working alongside experienced leaders and colleagues who will help you grow professionally while ensuring every child receives the very best start to their education. You'll design lessons that engage and challenge, assess progress thoughtfully, and give feedback that helps the children grow. You'll work closely with colleagues, support staff, and parents to meet the individual needs of each young person. What does great teaching look like to you? Here, it means planning with purpose, adapting to your students, and helping every learner move forward.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and teach lessons with clear learning outcomes that build on what students already know
• Adapt your teaching to support all learners, including those with SEND, high ability, and EAL backgrounds
• Use questioning and feedback to deepen understanding and guide students to reflect on their progress
• Help shape curriculum content and contribute to developing schemes of work and assessments
• Create a positive classroom culture with clear routines, high expectations, and consistent behaviour support
• Work together with colleagues and communicate openly with parents about progress and wellbeing

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.

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 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

At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and 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 and travel deals.