Level 3 Early Years Foundation Stage; EYFS Practitioner

Level 3 Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Practitioner

Fixed‑term position
: 30 hours per week, term‑time only plus 5 INSET days, until 31 August 2026.

Salary: £24,796 – £25,185 (England & Wales – School Co‑ordinator Pay, 3‑4 FTE).

Location:

REAch2 Academy Trust.

We are looking for a highly motivated EYFS practitioner who can promote the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of every child within the Foundation Stage. The successful candidate will work with colleagues in EYFS classes to create a stimulating, safe and caring teaching and learning environment.

• Provide high‑standard physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the setting.
• Offer exceptional support to staff within the setting.
• Collaborate as part of a team, creating an enabling environment where all children can play, develop and learn.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships, working with parents to ensure children’s needs are met.

• An excellent practitioner keen to work in a supportive, principle‑based school.
• Driven by a strong moral purpose, enabling all children to reach their best.
• Passionate about creativity with an excellent sense of humour.
• Warm, easy to work with and committed to teamwork.
• A professional who values well‑being and is unafraid of hard work.
• Calm, able to handle pressure and setbacks while maintaining a positive outlook.
• Keen to be challenged, reflective and proactive in accelerating development.
• Determined to succeed with a ‘find a way or make one’ attitude.
• Highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, holding the expectation that all staff share this commitment.

• Excellence & Development: prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative: part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued.
• Well‑being Focus: promote a healthy work‑life balance and offer robust well‑being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion: celebrate diversity and value varied perspectives.
• Innovation & Impact: bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
• Make a difference: contribute to shaping the lives of young learners and making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

• Generous annual leave to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional Development: access diverse CPD and training opportunities.
• Flexible & Family‑Friendly: support for flexible working (part‑time, term‑time, home working) and other options.
• Exclusive Discounts: benefits from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well‑being Support: comprehensive well‑being and employee assistance for you and your family.

The Trust recognises the unique position of staff caring for children and is committed to safeguarding all pupils and promoting their welfare. All staff must uphold safeguarding responsibilities as set out in the Education Act (2002). Enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s Barred List check where applicable, will be required for all successful candidates. Recruitment and selection are conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner, in full compliance with employment and safeguarding legislation.

All applicant data is processed securely and destroyed after six months if the candidate is unsuccessful, in line with our information and records retention policy.

REAch2 Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, and pregnancy or maternity status.